 Charter of Delaware |
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The charter for the colony of Delaware guarantees the residents of the colony “freedom of their consciences” as well as religious freedom, stating that if these are abridged no man can be truly happy. It also sets up the rules and values of the colony’s government. Colonial charters outline the boundaries of their colony and set up a government for the colony. These documents provide insight into the values of the colonies’ founders. The Delaware charter also provides limits on the governor’s powers including setting up the terms for impeachment.
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| Charter of Georgia |
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The charter of Georgia sets up the rules and values of the colony’s government. Georgia was founded as a place to relocate debtors of London to give them a chance to make a living and pay back their debts. The colony’s location buffered profitable South Carolina from the Spanish Colonies and Native Americans in Florida and beyond. Colonial charters outline the boundaries of their colony and set up a government for the colony. Colonial charters provide insight into the values of the colonies’ founders. The Charter of Georgia limited the amount of land individuals could own because of its goals to relocate the poor.
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| Charter of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
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The charter for the colony of Rhode Island specifically guarantees religious and civil freedom. It also sets up the rules and values of the colony’s government. Colonial charters outline the boundaries of their colony and set up a government for the colony. These documents provide insight into the values of the colonies’ founders. Rhode Island was among the first states to end slavery in 1787, and this document is a precursor that emphasizes civil liberties. The charter’s emphasis on religious freedom meant that many religious dissenters settled there.
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| Charter of the United Nations |
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The Charter of the United Nations contains the rules and obligations its members must uphold, including the promotion of "universal respect for . . . human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion." The U.S. is one of five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
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| Charter of Virginia |
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The first charter of the U.S. colonies established the precedent for the ways future colonies were chartered.
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| Magna Carta |
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The foundation for governments of former British colonies, the Magna Carta held the king accountable to the barons, and later, the people. It was born out of a misuse of resources and abuse of power on the part of the King of England.
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