Famous American documents

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  • the charters of the Virginia company of London

    the charters of the Virginia company of London

    document
    The charters guaranteed english rights to to the colonists. It was written by King James 1.
  • The virginia Declaration of Rights

    The virginia Declaration of Rights

    document The virginia declaration of rights was a model for the bill of rights. It was written by George Mason.
  • declaration of independence

    declaration of independence

    documentThomas Jefferson
    it is the affirmation of "unalienable rights", (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
  • Virginia statute for religious freedom

    Virginia statute for religious freedom

    document The virginia statute for religious freedom was the basis for the first amendment to the United Staes constitution which guarantees freedom of religion. Written by Thomas Jefferson
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    document The articles of confederation the first form of nation al government. It was completed by the Second Continental Congress
  • Constitution

    Constitution

    document
    by constitutional congress
    guarantees equality under law and majority rule, and minority protection