Important Documents

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This document was an agreement that established self-government and gave the leaders the power to enact laws for the good of the colony.

This document did not give the central government a lot of powers because the framers wanted to avoid tyranny (abuse of power).

This document discouraged European countries from interfering with the Western Hemisphere. If they do, the U.S. will defend North and South American nations.

This document explained reasons for separation, listed grievances with the King George's methods, and stated that the colonies were independent states.

This document, written in 1215, limited the powers of the king of England.

This document forbade colonists to settle west of the Appalachians (to avoid conflict with the Natives).

This document lays out the plans for government, protects the rights of citizens, and includes amendments that can be changed to meet society's needs.

This document set an orderly process to add states to the new territory gained after the French and Indian War, and also future land acquired by the U.S.