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The Petition of Right
It was a statement of the English legal reform movement. It sets rights and liberties of the common man. It eventually led to the American Revolution because of the ideals of the statement. -
John Locke's Letter Concerning Toleration
States, "all Men should enjoy the fullest toleration in the exercise of religion." Followed George Mason's basis which was also dealing with religion. Believed in equality and religion. -
Virginia Declaration of Rights
It was the first bill of rights to be included in a state constitution. Showed that the US Government could do more. -
Ordinance of Religious Freedom
Prohibited harassment based on religious differences. This let you choose what religion you are. It made religious freedom popular. -
Virginia becomes 11th state to approve the first 10 Amendments
This was big because it ratified the bill of rights. If Virginia didn't become one of the 11 states then some Amendments that we have to day might not be on there today. -
On Liberty
Goes forward with John Milton's belief. If speech is free then eventually the truth will rise. Makes a good argument that people believed in. John Stuart Mill made the point. -
The 14th Amendment
No state can deny any person life, liberty, and property. It makes the 1st Amendment stronger and it grants people being protected by law. -
Comstock Law
The first anti-obscenity statue by the federal law. Trade in and circulation of, and nothing bad in mail such as obscene materials -
Patterson vs Colorado
Thomas Patterson was criticizing the Colorado Supreme Court. It was violating his 1st Amendment and they decided it was only guarded by prior restraint. -
Sedition Act
It forbids criticism of the U.S. Government, flag, or constitution. This limits the 1st Amendment and is controversial. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
John Thomas Scopes was teaching evolution in his classroom. His teaching goes against traditional religion. He kept teaching it because it was found unconstitutional. -
NAACP vs Alabama
During the Civil Rights movements Alabama wanted to know everyone's name in the NAACP. They fight for rights for African Americans and it was unconstitutional for violating information
