Founding Documents CE.1b (25-26) Flashcards

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Was written by George Mason.

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Virginia Declaration of Rights

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Traditional English laws based on court decisions and customs, which influenced American legal ideas like trial by jury.

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English Common Law

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Contained grievances against the King of England.

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Declaration of Independence

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Was the first form of national government for our newly independent states.

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Articles of Confederation

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Gave basic rights to Englishmen

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Magna Carta

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Granted freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.

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Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

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Contained certain “inalienable rights” such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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Declaration of Independence

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What was the model for the Bill of Rights?

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Virginia Declaration of Rights

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Stated our independence from England (Great Britain)

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Declaration of Independence

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Guaranteed the colonists the rights of Englishmen.

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Magna Carta