Documents timeline

Charters of Virginia Company of London

Apr 10, 1606

DocumentThis document guaranteed English rights to the colonists. It was written by King James the 1st.

Declaration of Rights

Jun 12, 1776

Document This document was written by George Mason and was used as a model for the Bill of Rights.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Document This document was written by Thomas Jefferson. It affirmed certain "unalienable rights" which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

virginia statute for religious freedom

Jan 16, 1779

documentThis document is the basis for the 1st amendment to the U.S. constitution. It guarentees freedom of religion

articles of confederation

Jun 12, 1781

documentThis document was written by The Constitutional Congress. It failed and is the weakness of central government.

The constitution

Sep 17, 1787

document This document was written by The Constitutional Convention. It guarentees equality under the law, with majority rule, and rights of the minority protected.