-
Declaration of Independance
The thirteen American colonies broke their political ties to Great Britain on July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence. -
Articles of Confederation Adoption
This was the first constitution of the United States. -
AoC Unanimous Ratification
The Confederate Congress was established on March 1, 1781, when Maryland approved it. -
Virginia Bill
A declaration of both conscience freedom and the idea of the separation of church and state may be found in the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. -
Constitution
A single written text that establishes the boundaries of governmental authority, establishes government institutions and protects specific civil liberties. -
Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers are a collection of 85 essays and articles written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton under the pen name "Publius" to support the ratification of the US Constitution. -
Bill of Rights Offer
It establishes guidelines for the due process of law and reserves to the people or the States all powers not specifically granted to the federal government. Originally it had 12 amendments. -
Bill of Rights Approval
It protects each person's civil rights and liberties. 10 of the original 12 were ratified. -
11th Amendment
The Eleventh Amendment limits a person's capacity to file a lawsuit in federal court against a state they do not have citizenship in. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington issued a warning that the republic's stability was in danger due to the forces of political factionalism, geographic sectionalism, and foreign meddling in internal matters. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
A group of four laws that restricted immigration and speech were passed. -
Marbury V. Madison
Created the judicial review premise. -
Louisiana Purchase Treaty
Originally encompassing over 800,000 square miles of land, the area is currently composed of fifteen states spanning from Louisiana to Montana. -
McCullough v. Maryland
The court held that states lacked the authority to impose taxes on the federal government and that the federal government was free to establish federal banks. -
Monroe Doctrine
It contends that any foreign meddling in American politics could be interpreted as an act of hostility toward the US.