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Jun 15, 1215
The Magna Carta
This contributed to the Constitution because it was a symbol of freedom. Some freedoms that were taken from The Magna Carta were freedom from unlawful searches and seizures, a right to a speedy trial, a right to a jury trial in both a criminal and a civil case, and protection from loss of life, liberty, or property. -
The Settlement of Jamestown
This contributed to the constitution because it created the first legislative assembly in the American colonies. -
The Mayflower Compact
This contributed to the constitution because it was a creation of a democratic nation that was self governing. It also stated that, for General Court Sessions, deputies were sent to represent each town. -
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The Petition of Right
This contributed to the constitution because it had a statement of civil liberties that the English Parliament made and sent to Charles I. -
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The English Bill of Rights
This contributed to the constitution because it shrunk many powers of the crown, including not being able to create new taxes without approval of Parliament. The constitution also took the ideas of the right to bear arms, no martial law used during peacetime, and no imprisonment without cause. -
The Albany Plan of Union
This contributed to the constitution because it was the first proposal to unite the colonies by establishing one government. -
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The Stamp Act Congress
This contributed to the constitution because it established that taxes cannot be imposed on citizens without their or their representatives consent. -
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The First Continental Congress
This contributed to the constitution because it established a congress and it was decided that there would not be a king. -
The Second Continental Congress
This contributed to the constitution because it started a full-fledged governing body.
