Founding Documents of the U.S.

Front

Outlined grievances against British rule

Back

Magna Carta &

Declaration of Independence

Front

Marked the colonies' official break from Great Britain

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

Outlined the separation of powers among the branches of government

Back

U.S. Constitution

Front

Promoted the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

Back

Federalist Papers

Front

Served as the 1st governing system for the newly independent U.S.

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

This document established early American self-governance for the Pilgrims

Back

Mayflower Compact

Front

This document established early American self-governance after we broke away from Britain

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Articles of Confederation

Front

Earliest historical document to influence the U.S.

Back

Magna Carta

Front

An early form of self-government and a rudimentary written constitution signed by the Pilgrims in 1620.

Back

Mayflower Compact

Front

Established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals.

Back

Magna Carta