Evolution of Individual Rights
Prior to the Constitutional Convention
Scott Chaffee
Marti Kirchmer
History 310
November 18, 2003
Abstract
The English people were governed with an iron fist and began to fight back. Out of this came the common-law and the Magna Carta. These were carried with the colonial people to America, where a new form of government control from England had to be produced. Through this rule from so far away, rights were easily infringed upon without fear of retribution. During this rule the colonies expanded upon these rights and attempted to exercise their control over that of England. This was done until there was no other choice but to put England in her place.
Evolution of Individual Rights
Prior to the Constitutional Convention
Introduction
Prior to the Constitutional Convention and the Declaration of Independence there were many changes in the development of individual rights. These changes took place over centuries and were......
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