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Founding Documents of the United States Constitution - Coggle Diagram
Founding Documents of the United States Constitution
Magna Carta
Written in 1215 by English Nobles
It gave the Rule of Law to it's people
The main idea is that everyone had to follow the law. The King could no longer be above he law.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
It gave Representative Government to its people
The main idea was that the colonists were gaureented rights. Colonists then practiced their own government called Representative Government.
The first charter was issued in 1606 by King James l
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Written by George Mason in 1776
This made a limited government
The first main idea is that citizens are born with rights that aren't given to them by the government. The specific rights given to them, like freedom of religion, is the second main idea.
Declaration of Independence
This is consent of the governed
Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776
The first main idea is that the text contains complaints about the king, and the second main idea is that it confirmed the citizin's unalienable rights.
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1779
This shows limited government
The main idea is that Virgins had religious freedom to practice their beliefs.The second main idea is that the government can't take away your religious rights.
Articles of Confederation
Written by John Dickinson in 1781
This shows democracy
The main idea is that democracy was introduced to the states for the first time. The second main idea is that, unfortunately, it also created a weak central government.