Founding Documents
This document declared the American colonies’ independence from Britain in 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This 1787 document established the framework for the U.S. government.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
These first ten amendments to the Constitution guarantee individual rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This English document influenced American ideas of limited government in 1215.
What is the Magna Carta?
This document by Thomas Paine encouraged colonists to seek independence.
What is Common Sense?