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documents that influenced the us Constitution (Magna Carta (Rule of Law,…
documents that influenced the us Constitution
Magna Carta
Rule of Law
An agreement between King John (1199 – 1216) and a group of “barons” (wealthy landowners)
1215
Virginia declaration of rights
became the basis for the bill of rights
stated that all Virginians have the freedom of religion, press, right to vote, and right of fair trial
approved on june 12, 1776
articles of confederation
used as our first government until the ratification of our constitution in 1789
This failed because it created a very weak central, or federal, government
written by the founding fathers in 1781
Virginia statue of religious freedom
Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1779, adopted by Virginia in 1786.
people are free to worship as they please
was the basis for the 1st amendment of the constitioun
declaration of independence
Stated that “the people” had authority instead of “Kings.”
stated that all people are created equal and have unalienable right of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
signed on July 6, 1776
charters of the virginia company of london
promised colonist the same rights as an English man
Establish Jamestown as the first colony and set up a government.
gave them permission to start a new colony
wrttien in 1607