Magna Carta Created in 1215 Signed in England

Magna Carta • Created in 1215 • Signed in England • Signed by King John • It made the King give up certain rights.

Mayflower Compact • Created in 1620 • Signed in the U. S • Signed by the Pilgrims • It made just and equal laws for the community.

Petition of Rights • Created in 1628 • Signed in England • Signed by Charles I • The consent that taxes could only be raised with the consent of Parliament.

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut • Created in 1639 • Signed in U. S • Signed by Hartford • It reinforced the idea that government gets its power by the people.

Habeas Corpus Act • Created in 1679 • Signed in England • Signed by Charles II • It made court orders that guarantee a person who is arrested the right to appear before a judge.

English Bill of Rights • Created in 1689 • Signed in England • Signed by William and Mary • It limits the power of the Monarch.

Declaration of Independence • Created in 1776 • Signed in U. S • Signed by Thomas Jefferson • It declared the colonies to be free from British rule.

Virginia Declaration of Rights • Created in 1776 • Signed in the U. S • Signed by George Mason • It served as a model for other state declarations of rights and the Bill of Rights.

Constitution • Created in 1789 • Signed in the U. S • Signed by James Madison • The basic law of the U. S

Bill of Rights • Created in 1791 • Signed in the U. S • Signed by James Madison • The first ten amendments.