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- 1. Served as a model for Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States
- 4. First ten amendments to the US Constitution
- 5. “When in the course of human events…” Stated grievances against King George III, declared the colonies’ independence, affirmed “certain unalienable rights,” affirmed the idea that all people are created equal.
- 6. Established the first form of national government for the independent states, maintained that major powers resided with individual states. Created a weak central government. Led to the writing of the Constitution.
- 7. State freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
- 9. “We the people….”The beginning of the US Constitution, defining the purpose of the Constitution and the US government.
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- 2. Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
- 3. Established the structure of the US government and guaranteed equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected, affirmed the individual worth and dignity of all people, protecting the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- 8. Established the principle that everyone including king was subject to law; gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms