Founding Documents

Unalienable Rights,
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• The VA Declaration of RIGHTS
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Preamble
• The Charters of the VA co of London

Gave too much power to the states,
Weak central govt
led to the writing of the Constitution

• The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Bill of Rights

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• the laws of the government

• a letter to the king declaring our independence

• the rights of animals

• the rights of men

What is the Constitution?

• the laws and principles of our government

• a written plan of government for Mexico

• a letter declaring our freedom

• the laws for Texas

What are the three basic rights of people?

• Life, liberty, and food

• Life, speech, and religion

• Life, liberty, and happiness

• Religion, press, speech

This document created a stronger national government with 3 branches.

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

This document created our first government

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

Which of the following present day states were a part of the Northwest Territory (select all that apply)

• Ohio

• Michigan

• Indiana

• Illinois

• Wisconsin

Which of the following was NOT a rule required by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• Freedom of religious worship without government interference

• Taxpayer supported education from grade school through college

• Slavery and indentured servitude was outlawed

• All Native Americans would be granted citizenship within five years

In what year was the NW Ordinance ratified?

• 1787

• 1482

• 1776

• 1864