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Declaration of Independence
On June 10, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a committee of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin,Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman to draft a document expressing the intent of the 15 colonies to declare as independence as states. -
Articles of Confederation
The second Continental Congress was established as a committee of representatives from each colony to confederate a government. Though it took till March 1 1781. -
Articles of Confederation
The second Continental Congress established a committee of representatives from each colony to established a confederated government for the United States. -
Virginia Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author who wrote the bill, since he believes that citizens must be free to support whichever churches they pefer. -
Federal Judiciary Act
Signed into law, The Federal Judiciary Act established the structure and Jurisdiction of federal courts. -
Bill of Rights
The first two Bill of Rights were ratified, but among the other things it protects the freedom of speech and religion,right to bear arms,the right to due process,including a trail by jury,and from cruel and unusual punishment. -
President Washington Farewell address.
It was a prepared and handwritten letter Farewell speech to the American People. The speech was about to encourage the American citizen to recognize that liberty is based on private virtue, and that both depend for their vitality on religious faith. It was also warning the political factions and cautions.