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It was a statement of the English legal reform movement. It sets rights and liberties of the common man. It eventually led to the American Revolution because of the ideals of the statement.
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States, "all Men should enjoy the fullest toleration in the exercise of religion." Followed George Mason's basis which was also dealing with religion. Believed in equality and religion.
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It was the first bill of rights to be included in a state constitution. Showed that the US Government could do more.
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Prohibited harassment based on religious differences. This let you choose what religion you are. It made religious freedom popular.
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This was big because it ratified the bill of rights. If Virginia didn't become one of the 11 states then some Amendments that we have to day might not be on there today.
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Goes forward with John Milton's belief. If speech is free then eventually the truth will rise. Makes a good argument that people believed in. John Stuart Mill made the point.
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No state can deny any person life, liberty, and property. It makes the 1st Amendment stronger and it grants people being protected by law.
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The first anti-obscenity statue by the federal law. Trade in and circulation of, and nothing bad in mail such as obscene materials
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Thomas Patterson was criticizing the Colorado Supreme Court. It was violating his 1st Amendment and they decided it was only guarded by prior restraint.
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It forbids criticism of the U.S. Government, flag, or constitution. This limits the 1st Amendment and is controversial.
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John Thomas Scopes was teaching evolution in his classroom. His teaching goes against traditional religion. He kept teaching it because it was found unconstitutional.
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During the Civil Rights movements Alabama wanted to know everyone's name in the NAACP. They fight for rights for African Americans and it was unconstitutional for violating information
