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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta established the principle that no one, including the king or lawmaker was above the law. -
Period: Jun 15, 1215 to
First Amendment Timeline
Historic events that lead to the first amendment. -
Petition of Right
A statement of the objectives of the 1628 English legal reform movement that leads to civil war and overthrowing King Charles. -
Concerning Toleration
A letter created by John Locke that summarize the statement "all men should enjoy the fullest toleration in the exercise of religion". -
Anglican Book of Common Prayer
50 Baptists worshipers jailed in the State of Virginia. -
Virginia Declaration of Rights
The first bill of rights to be included in a sate constitution of America. -
Declaration of Independence
Continental Congress adopts the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. -
Virginia state bill for religious freedom
A Thomas Jefferson draft which states "No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry. -
The Federalist Papers
A unique collection of 85 essays that writes on the subject of the liberty of the press. -
14th amendment ratified
The amendment states that no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. -
Espionage Act
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Sedition Act of 1918
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Scopes Trial
