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Document that king John of England was forced too sign in 1215, limiting he power of the monarchy -
The Proclamation of 1763 was a British law that prohibited Anglo-American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
The Sugar Act of 1764 was a British law aimed at raising revenue from the American colonies to cover the costs of defending them. -
The Stamp Act of 1765 was a British law that imposed a direct tax on printed materials like legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards in the American colonies. -
The Townshend Acts were British laws enacted in 1767 that imposed taxes on goods imported into the American colonies. -
The Tea Act of 1773 was a British law designed to save the financially struggling East India Company by granting it a monopoly on tea sales in the American colonies. -
The Declaration of Independence, a unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America, serves as the founding document of the United States. -
This amendment gives you the right to bear arms, it's to protect yourself and secure yourself -
protects individuals from certain legal injustices. It includes the right to a grand jury indictment for serious crimes -
guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, the right to be informed of the charges, the right to confront witnesses, the right to compel witnesses in their favor, and the right to legal counsel -
It gives the right to a jury trial in certain federal civil cases, specifically "Suits at common law" where the value in controversy exceeds $20. It also prevents judges from re-examining facts decided by a jury, except according to the rules of common law." -
This amendment protects your freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and for you to be able to petition the government -
It prevents the government from being able to house soldiers in peoples homes -
This Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures -
The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments. Adopted in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, it ensures that punishments are not unduly harsh and that the financial penalties and bail amounts required are not excessive