Important U.S. Documents

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Jul 1, 1606

Copywritten by King James I Guaranteed English Rights to the colonists.

The Virginia Declaration of Rights

Jun 12, 1776

Copy of the Virginia Declaration of RightsWritten by: George Mason The Virginia Declaration of Rights served as model for the Bill of Rights.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Copy of Declaration of IndependenceWritten by: Thomas Jefferson The Declaration of Independence was important because it led to the colonies getting their freedom and affirmed "unalieable rights."

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Jul 1, 1779

Copy of the Virginia Statute for Religious FreedomWritten by: Thomas Jefferson The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom served as the basis for the First Amendment.

Articles of Confederation

Jul 1, 1781

Copy of the articles of ConfederationWritten by: the Second Continental Congress The Articles of Confederation was the first form of national government. There was a weakness of central government.

Constitution of the United States

May 25, 1787

Copy of the constitutionWritten by: the Constitutional Convention The Constitution of the United States is the document that establishes the structure of the Uniited States government. It also stated equlity with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected.