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Fundamental Documents

	Introduction
1.	Continental Congress, Declaration and Resolves, 14 Oct. 1774
2.	Edmund Burke, Speech on Conciliation with the Colonies, 22 Mar. 1775
3.	Virginia Declaration of Rights, 12 June 1776
4.	Virginia Constitution, 29 June 1776
5.	Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776
6.	Massachusetts Constitution, 2 Mar. 1780
7.	Articles of Confederation, 1 Mar. 1781
8.	Northwest Ordinance, 13 July 1787
9.	Constitution of the United States and the First Twelve Amendments 1787--1804

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