Important US Documents

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This document listed grievances or problems with King George III of England.

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Declaration of Independence

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This document begins with the words, "We the people..."

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Constitution

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This document says that everyone has the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

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Declaration of Independence

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This document was added to another document and mostly written by Jame Madison. Options: Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill or Rights

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Bill or Rights

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This document was officially adopted on July 4, 1776.

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Declaration of Independence

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This document is the supreme law of the United States and sets the rules for the government.

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Constitution

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This document was written by Thomas Jefferson.

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Declaration of Independence

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This document is made up of the first ten amendments and guarantees personal freedoms.

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Bill of Rights

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George Washington was the first signer of this document.

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Constitution

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This document guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

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Bill of Rights