Government Assignment #1

By mgreenegwd51
  • Creation of Magna Carta
    1215 BCE

    Creation of Magna Carta

  • Settlement in Jamestown Began

    Settlement in Jamestown Began

  • House of Burgesses Formed

    House of Burgesses Formed

  • Creation of the Declaration of Independence

    Creation of the Declaration of Independence

  • Creation of Articles of Confederation

    Creation of Articles of Confederation

  • Creation of Constitution

    Creation of Constitution

  • Fourth Amendment

    Fourth Amendment

    Made it where you cannot be unreasonable searched without a warrant.
  • Sixth Amendment

    Sixth Amendment

    Gives you the right to a jury of peers and a public trial without unnecessary delay.
  • Fifth Amendment

    Fifth Amendment

    Gives us the right against self-incrimination and against double-jeopardy.
  • Seventh Amendment

    Seventh Amendment

    Gives you the right to a jury in certain civil cases.
  • First Amendment

    First Amendment

    This protects basic human rights of speech, religion, press, and assembly.
  • Second Amendment

    Second Amendment

    This gives American citizens the right to bear arms and weapons.
  • Eighth Amendment

    Eighth Amendment

    Prohibits unusual punishments for crimes.
  • Ninth Amendment

    Ninth Amendment

    States that natural rights are not limited to only those listed in the constitution.
  • Third Amendment

    Third Amendment

    This amendment stated that no soldier of the military could force themself into an American citizen's home.