| A | B |
|---|
| US Constitution | Established the Plan of Government for the United States |
| Hammurabis Law | First written code of laws in history |
| Magna Carta | First English document to limit the power of the king |
| Petition of Right | Listed the individual rights of English citizens |
| Declaration of Independence | Describes the natural rights of man |
| English Bill of Rights | States there is no divine right of kings |
| Mayflower Compact | First social contract in America |
| Fundamental Orders of Connecticut | First written constitution in America |
| Articles of Confederation | First plan of government of the United States |
| Common Sense | Propaganda instrument advocating that the American colonies revolt against England |
