The Federalist Papers (1787-1788)
The U.S. Constitution (1789)
The Bill of Rights (1789-1791)
The Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776)
The Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863)
The Gettysburg Address (November 19, 1863)
The Articles of Confederation (1777-1989)
Consists of: introduction and 7 articles - Also known as the “living document” - Document stating what the federal --government can and cannot do: - set up the three branches of government: - president - congress - court system Oldest in the world
(published anonymously) Written by federalists: James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay Collection of 85 essays supporting the ratification of the constitution
Executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln - during the Civil War between the North and the South - regarding slavery - stated “all men are created equal” (setting slaves free)
- Written by James Madison -1st 10 amendments of constitution: - restrictions on the government - protects the people (freedom and rights such as free speech)
Speech - delivered by President Abraham Lincoln - on the battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - during the American Civil War - honoring all those who lost their lives in the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) - the War of Rebellion: most bloodiest battles of the American Civil war (between the Union North and the Confederate South)
Consists of: introduction and 13 articles Main author: John Dickinson The United States’ 1st attempt at a constitution didn’t work due to: - no power to tax - no executive branch - no judicial system Replaced by the U.S. Constitution
- Created during the American Revolution by the 13 colonies - Written by Thomas Jefferson - As 13 U.S. states united into one nation: - declaring independence - separating from the British - outline of how they wanted to be ruled (free)
