The Original Documents of America

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  • The Charters of The Virginia Company of London

    The Charters of The Virginia Company of London
    Document
    Written by King James, this document authorized the establishment of colonies and protected colonist's rights.

  • The Virginia Declaration of Rights

    The Virginia Declaration of Rights
    Document
    Written by George Mason, it served as a model for the Bill of Rights

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Document
    Written by Thomas Jefferson, it stated grievances againts the King and declared independence. It also stated certain unalienable rights.

  • Virgina Statute for Religous Freedom

    Virgina Statute for Religous Freedom
    Document
    written by Thomas Jefferson, this allowed everyone to worship freely, and seperated church and state. it was also the basis for the 1st amendment

  • Articles of Confedration

    Articles of Confedration
    Document this document was completed in 1781 by second continental congress.