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Founding Documents that influenced the Constitution - Coggle Diagram
Founding Documents that influenced the Constitution
Magna Carta - Limited the power of the king
Written By King John of England in 1215
Impact:Established the idea of Rule of Law
Charters of the Virginia Company of London-Established the Colony of Jamestown in VA
Written by Charters of the Virginia COmpany of London in 1606
Impact: Gave Colonists the smae rights as ENglishmen
May Flower Compact- Establised goverment laws for Pilgrims
Written by William Bradforad and Pilgrims in 1620
Impact: Was the first democracy created in colonies
Virginia Delcaration of Rights- Established a set of “natrual rights”(which the gov. Can take away) for men in VA
Written by: George Mason in 1776
Impact: Served as a Model to the Bill of Rights
Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom-Prevented VA goverment from establshing a state of religion
Written by: Thomas Jefferson in 1779
Impact: Served as a model for our 1st admenment
Established religious freedom
