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The Founding Documents of the United States Constitution, Articles of…
The Founding Documents of the United States Constitution
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
1606
Virginia Company
Consent of the Governed
Guaranteed rights of Englishmen. Citizens rights.
Declaration of Rights
1776
George Mason
Consent of the Governed
People had inherent, natural rights not given by the government. Freedoms of life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness.
Declaration of Independence
1776
Thomas Jefferson
Consent of the Governed
Declaration to the King. Certain unalienable rights.
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
1779
Thomas Jefferson.
Consent of the Governed
Grant religious freedom. Citizens could worship who and where they pleased.
1781
John Dickinson
Federalism
First form of National government. Allow states to have the major powers.
Articles of Confederation