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When King John abuses his powers, nobleman revolt and demands fair rights.
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The court adopts the first statement of American liberties.
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The Charter allows religious freedom.
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Connecticut passes the first dissenter statute and allows “full liberty of worship” to Anglicans and Baptists.
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State of Virginia jails 50 Baptist worshipers for preaching the Gospel against the Anglican Book of Common Prayer.
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Baptists wouldn't pay taxes to support a congregational church.
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Thomas Jefferson completes his first draft of a Virginia state bill for religious freedom.
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The Virginia legislature adopts the Ordinance of Religious Freedom
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This was an act for the people that made the people happy. School was encouraged.
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Virginia became the 11th state to approve of the first ten amendments.
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Oversees the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts.
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The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified.
