1. Major documents that led to the U.S. Constitution
SOL 2B

2. Charter of Virginia Company of London
Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Basically amounts to being treated the same way as if you were still in London
All privileges and laws still apply

3. Virginia Declaration of Rights
Served as the model for the Bill of Rights for the U.S. Constitution
Specifically listed the rights of men
Included the right to rebel against “inadequate” government.
What does inadequate mean to you?

4. Declaration of Independence
Stated grievances against the King of England
Declared that the states were independent or separate from GB
Affirmed inalienable rights
LIFE, LIBERTY, and the PURSUIT of HAPPINESS
Established that all people were equal under the law

5. Articles of Confederation
Established the first form of government in the states
Most of the power remained with the states and not the federal government
Very WEAK federal government
No power to tax or enforce laws

6. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Allowed for freedom of religion and opinion
Basis for the establishment clause and free exercise clause
Government cannot establish a national religion and it must allow citizens to freely practice any religion