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Jun 15, 1215
King John puts his seal of approval of the Magna Carta
King John wa coming under some fire from his noblemen. To appease them, he put his seal on the Magna Carta to assure them that they have rights. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress adopts the final draft of The Declaration of Independence -
Northwest Ordinance Passed
Even though the ordinance talks about colonization of new territories, the ordinance also says that “religion, morality and knowledge being necessary also to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.” -
The Federalist Papers were Published
The Federalist papers were 85 letters urging the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. In these papers, Alexander Hamilton writes about freedom of the press. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
Virginia is the 11th state to approve the Bill of Rights, which makes it ratified -
The 14th Amendment Ratified
The Amendment that states that no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. -
ACLU was Founded
The ACLU is dedicated to preserving civil liberties -
"Fighting Words" ruled to be not protected by the First Amendment
Under the case of Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, it was decided that fighting words were not protected under the first amendment -
Emerson v. Board of Education Case Decided
This court case solidified the separation of church and state, making freedom of religion better.
