| A | B |
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| Magna Carta | established the idea of Rule of Law; huge influence on DOI, USC, and BOR |
| Mayflower Compact | established the idea of self-government in the New World |
| Fundamental Orders of Connecticut | establish method of electing representatives; first constitution in New World |
| English Bill of Rights | gave citizens in England individual rights; would later influence our BOR |
| Proclamation of 1763 | drew a boundary for colonial setllement and gave land beyond to the American Indians |
| Declaration of Independence | break up letter with Britain; announced the colonists intention to be a free country |
| Articles of Confederation | first constitution of the United States |
| U.S. Constitution | second constitution of the U.S.; set up three branches of government |
| Bill of Rights | first ten amendments to the constitution that listed specific rights |
| Northwest Ordinance | provided a way for territory to be added to the U.S. west of the original 13 colonies |
| Monroe Doctrine | warned European powers from attempting to further colonize the Western Hemisphere |
| Emancipation Proclamation | freed many but not all slaves during the Civil War |
| Lee's Surrender at Appomattox Court House | Ended the Civil War |
