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Inspired by George Washington, Teacher Brings Naturalization Ceremony to his High School
“We are a nation of immigrants,” says Sean Brennan, who teaches US government at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School in Broadview Heights, Ohio. “Most of our families came here legally, and…
Charter of Carolina, 1665
Charles the Second, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King,…
Charter of Carolina, 1663
Charles the Second, by the grace of God, king of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland,…
North Carolina Fundamental Constitution
Our sovereign lord the King having, out of his royal grace and bounty, granted unto…
New Jersey Concessions and Agreements
Imprimus. We do consent and agree, that the Governor of the said Province hath power, by…
Fundamental Constitution of East New Jersey
Since the right of government, as well as soil, is in the four and twenty…
Charter of Connecticut
CHARLES the Second, by the Grace of GOD, KING of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland,…
Charter of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
CHARLES THE SECOND, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland,…
Concord Town Meeting Resolution
At a meeting of the Inhabitents of the Town of Concord being free and twenty…
The Articles of Confederation of the United Colonies of New England
The Articles of Confederation between the Plantations under the Government of the Massachusetts, the Plantations…
Grant of Exclusive Trade to New Netherland by the States-General of the United Netherlands
The States-General of the United Netherlands, to all to whom these presents shall come, greeting.…
General Charter for Those who Discover Any New Passages, Havens, Countries, or Places
The States-General of the United Netherlands, to all those who shall see these presents or…
Declaration for Resignation of the Charter by the Council for New England
Forasmuch as we have found by a long experience that the faithful endeavors of some…
Confirmation of the Grant from the Council for New England to Captain John Mason
Forasmuch as by a mutual agreement we whose names are subscribed patentees or adventurers and…
Commission to Sir Ferdinando Gorges as Governor of New England by Charles
Manifesting our royal pleasure for the establishing a general government in our territories of New…
Charter of Privileges
Charter of Privileges which Gustavus Adolphus Has Graciously Given by Letters Patent to the Newly…
Letter from an Indentured Servant to his Parents
LOVING AND KIND FATHER AND MOTHER: My most humble duty remembered to you, hoping in…
Massachusetts Government Act
WHEREAS by letters patent under the great seal of England, made in the third…
Articles, Laws, and Orders, Divine, Politic, and Martial for the Colony in Virginia
Articles, Lawes, and Orders, Divine, Politique, and Martiall for the Colony in Virginea: first established…
Plantation Covenant at Quinnipiack
We the assembly of free planters do solemnly covenant] thatt as [in] matters thatt Concerne…
Plantation Agreement at Providence
Report of Arbitrators at Providence, containing proposals for a form of government Providence the 27th…
Organization of the Government of Rhode Island
The Generall Court of Election began and held at Portsmouth, from the 16th of March,…
Warwick Agreement
KNOW ALL MEN, Colonies, Peoples, and Nations, unto whom the same hereof shall come; that…
Acts and Orders of 1647
Acts and Orders Made and agreed upon at the Generall Court of Election, held at…
General Assembly of Rhode Island Is Divided into Two Houses
The Assembly having taken notice of the motion from the townes of Portsmouth and of…
Preface to the General Laws and Liberties of Connecticut Colony Revised and Published by Order of the General Court Held at Hartford
To our Beloved Brethren and Neighbours, the Inhabitants of the Colony of Connecticut, The GENERAL…
Charter of Providence
Whereas, by virtue of a free and absolute charter of civill incorporation, granted to the…
Act for Establishing the House of Assembly and the Laws to Be Made Therein
Memorandum That at the first meeting of the Assembly on the 25th day of the…
A Foreign Spectator XXIV
"An Essay on the Means of Promoting Federal Sentiments in the United States" XXIV In…
A Letter from Governor Richard Nicolls to the Inhabitants of Long Island
Whereas the Inhabitants of Long Island, have for a Long time groaned under many grievous…
The Laws and Liberties of Massachusetts
The Book of the General Lawes and Libertyes Concerning the Inhabitants of the Massachusets Collected…
Charter of Massachusetts Bay
And further, That the said Governour and Companye, and their Successors, maie have forever one…
Fundamental Articles of New Haven
The 4th day of the 4th moneth called June 1639, all the free planters assembled…
Division of the Connecticut General Assembly into Two Houses
It is ordered by this court, and the authority thereof, that for the future…
An Act What Persons Shall Be Called to Every General Assembly and an Act Concerning the Calling of General Assemblies
Be it enacted by the Lord Proprietary of this province, of and with the advice…
General Laws and Liberties of New Hampshire
Province Laws. The Generall Lawes and Liberties of the Province of New Hampshire, made by…
An Act for the Liberties of the People
Be it Enacted By the Lord Proprietarie of this Province of and with the advice…