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Period: 1200 to
First amendment
Historic events that lead to the current United States First Amendment -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Declared that not one single person is above the law. -
Petition of Rights
The lead up to the English legal reform movement that lead to the civil war and the over throwing of King Charles -
Concerning toleration
A letter by John Lcoke that created the idea of " Free religion." -
Anglican Book of Common prayer
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Virginia Declaration of rights
First Bill of rights in the constitution. -
Declaration of independence
Finals draft of the declaration of independence -
Virginia state bill for religious freedom
A Thomas Jefferson draft which states "No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry. -
The Federalists Papers
A unique collection of 85 essays that writes on the subject of the liberty of the press. -
14th Amendment Ratified
The amendment states that no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. -
Espionage Act
Prohibited many forms of speech, including "any disloyal, profane or abusive language about the form of government of the United States -
Sedition Act of 1918
Extended the Espionage Act of 1917 to cover a broader range of offenses -
Scopes Trial
High school teacher John Thomas Scopes was charged with violating Tennessee's law against teaching evolution instead of the divine creation of man.This was also the first trial to be held on the radio.
