12 events that shaped the US First Amendment

By KJW
  • Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta established the principle that no one, including the king or lawmaker was above the law.
  • Period: Jun 15, 1215 to

    First Amendment Timeline

    Historic events that lead to the first amendment.
  • Petition of Right

    Petition of Right

    A statement of the objectives of the 1628 English legal reform movement that leads to civil war and overthrowing King Charles.
  • Concerning Toleration

    Concerning Toleration

    A letter created by John Locke that summarize the statement "all men should enjoy the fullest toleration in the exercise of religion".
  • Anglican Book of Common Prayer

    Anglican Book of Common Prayer

    50 Baptists worshipers jailed in the State of Virginia.
  • Virginia Declaration of Rights

    Virginia Declaration of Rights

    The first bill of rights to be included in a sate constitution of America.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Continental Congress adopts the final draft of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Virginia state bill for religious freedom

    Virginia state bill for religious freedom

    A Thomas Jefferson draft which states "No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry.
  • The Federalist Papers

    The Federalist Papers

    A unique collection of 85 essays that writes on the subject of the liberty of the press.
  • 14th amendment ratified

    14th amendment ratified

    The amendment states that no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
  • Espionage Act

    Espionage Act

  • Sedition Act of 1918

    Sedition Act of 1918

  • Scopes Trial

    Scopes Trial