Famous American Documents

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  • Charter of the Virginia Company of London

    Charter of the Virginia Company of London
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    This document, written by King James I, guaranteed English rights to the colonists.

  • Virginia Declaration of Rights

    Virginia Declaration of Rights
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    This document, written by George Mason, established rights for Virginians and was the model for the Bill of Rights.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
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    This document, written by Thomas Jefferson, affirmed certain unalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

  • Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

    Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
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    This document, written by Thomas Jefferson, gave Virginians the right to worship as they pleased, and it became the basis for the first amendment to our Constitution.

  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
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    This document, written by the Second Continental Congress, established the first form of national government, but was too weak to continue.

  • Constitution

    Constitution
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    This document established the structure of the U.S. government. It guaranteed equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected. It was created by the Constitutional Convention.