The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments were ratified in 1791 and protect individual rights and […]
1700-1799
The U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. It was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788, and it establishes the framework […]
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 – over 250 years ago. It’s made up of five parts […]