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1215
England
When King John abuses his powers, nobleman revolt and demands fair rights. -
Massachusetts General Court
The court adopts the first statement of American liberties. -
Charter of Rhode Island
The Charter allows religious freedom. -
“full liberty of worship”
Connecticut passes the first dissenter statute and allows “full liberty of worship” to Anglicans and Baptists. -
Virginia jails 50 Baptist
State of Virginia jails 50 Baptist worshipers for preaching the Gospel against the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. -
Eighteen Baptists are jailed
Baptists wouldn't pay taxes to support a congregational church. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson completes his first draft of a Virginia state bill for religious freedom. -
Virginia legislature
The Virginia legislature adopts the Ordinance of Religious Freedom -
Northwest Ordinance
This was an act for the people that made the people happy. School was encouraged. -
Virginia and Constitution
Virginia became the 11th state to approve of the first ten amendments. -
President John Adams
Oversees the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts. -
14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified.
