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ce 18 documents that have influenced the us constitution
charters of the va company of london, virginia declaration of rights, declaration of independence, articles of confederation, va statue for religious freedom, and the us constitution, magna carta
they copied from me when they wrote the bill of rights for the us constitution + lot protect individual liberties of rights
guaranteed colonists the same rights as englishmen
-est. 1st form of natl govt for the independent states
-weak central govt (cant tax or enforce laws)
-major powers resided with individual states
- led to the writing of the u.s. constitution
stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
-established the current structure of us government
-protects fundamental freedoms of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press
-equality under the law with majority rule and minority rights protected
the king had to follow the law.
-listed grievances against the king of england
-affirmed unalienable rights of life, liberty, and property
-declared colonists independence from great britain
-all people are equal
The documents listed (Charters of the VA Company of London, Virginia Declaration of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, VA Statue for Religious Freedom, US Constitution, Magna Carta) have influenced the US Constitution in different ways. Each description in the scroll - like boxes corresponds to a key aspect of these documents' influence. For example, the Magna Carta influenced the idea that the king had to follow the law. The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against the King of England and declared independence. The Articles of Confederation was the first form of national government for the independent states with a weak central government. The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced the Bill of Rights in protecting individual liberties. The US Constitution established the current structure of US government and protected fundamental freedoms. The document stating freedom of religious beliefs and opinions likely refers to the VA Statue for Religious Freedom. And the one guaranteeing colonists the same rights as Englishmen could be related to the Charters of the VA Company of London.
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From top - left to bottom - right:
- Virginia Declaration of Rights
- Charters of the VA Company of London
- Articles of Confederation
- VA Statue for Religious Freedom
- Magna Carta
- Declaration of Independence
- US Constitution