Historical source book
Texts of historical documents, compiled as supplementary reading for high-school students
Sources
v, 211 pages 20 cm
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The Great Charter, 1215
Confirmation of the charters, 1297
Mayflower compact, 1620
Petition of right, 1628
New England confederation, 1643
Instrument of government, 1653
Habeas corpus act, 1679
Bill of rights, 1689
Act of settlement, 1701
Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress, 1765
Virginia bill of rights, 1776
Declaration of Independence, 1776
Articles of confederation, 1778
Northwest ordinance, 1787
Constitution of the United States, 1787
Decree abolishing the feudal system, 1789
Supplementary reading for high-school students. cf, Pref