Foundations in Liberty: The Founding Documents That Shaped American Freedom

Foundations in Libertybrings together the primary source documents that shaped American freedom, beginning with Alfred the Great’s Domboc. Each document is introduced with historical context, it’s influence on the American Experiment, definitions, an overview of the document’s organization, and where to see the original, making this volume an ideal companion for students of American history, civics, and political thought.ContentsAlfred the Great’s Domboc (c.892)Charter of Liberties (1100)Magna Carta (1215)Mayflower Compact (1620)Articles of Confederation of the United Colonies of New England (1643)Declaration of Resolves of the First Continental Congress (1774)Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms (1775)Lee Resolution (1776)Declaration of Independence (1776)Articles of Confederation (1777)Massachusetts Constitution (1780)Northwest Ordinance (1787)Constitution of the United States (1787)Bill of Rights (1791)Appendices Petition of Right (1628)A Solemn League and Covenant (1643)Bill of Rights (1689)Massachusetts Constitution (1780), Part IINotes of Major William Pierce (GA) in the Federal Convention of 1787Major Themes of American Government Read more