Usconstitutionwethepeople

U.S. Constitution Development Timeline

By cbraden121398
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    This was a document concerning the ownership of land, next of kin, family matters, and marriage rights.

  • The Mayflower Compact

    The Mayflower Compact
    The document basically encloses that the men aboard the ship were there to start the first colony in the U.S. The document also states that everything that is to be done it to done for the advancement of the Christian faith and for the glory of God.

  • The Petition of Rights

    The Petition of Rights
    This was a major English constitutional document that sets out specific liberties of the subject that the king is prohibited from infringing( actively breaking the terms of a law).

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    English Bill of Rights passed on 16 December 1689, was a bill created separation of powers, limited the power of the king and queen, it enhanced the democratic election and bolstered freedom of speech.

  • Virginia Declaration of Rights

    Virginia Declaration of Rights
    This document encloses the the every right of mankind. From the rights to be free to the rights in the court of law or for a warrant against one man or his property.

  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. Stemming from wartime urgency, its progress was slowed by fears of central authority and extensive land claims by states before was it was ratified on March 1, 1781. Under these articles, the states remained sovereign and independent, with Congress serving as the last resort on appeal of disputes.