Documents Leading To The Constitution

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  • Charters of the Virginia Company of London

    Charters of the Virginia Company of London
    DocumentsWritten by King James 1.
    Gave the colonists the same rights as English citizens.

  • Virginia Declaration of Rights

    Virginia Declaration of Rights
    DocumentWritten by George Mason.
    Served as a basis for the Bill of Rights.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    DocumentWritten by Thomas Jefferson.
    Declared freedom for the colonies from England and stated grievances against the King of England.

  • Viginia Statute For Religious Freedom

    Viginia Statute For Religious Freedom
    DocumentWritten by Thomas Jefferson. Separated church and state and declared relgious freedom for all americans.

  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    DocumentWritten by the second continental congress. Created the first form of government over the states. Couldn't tax or enforce laws.