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1689 passed the Bill of Rights which set limits on the monarch.  This system of law had a major influence on the colonies and the development of our government institutions.

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1620 - This was the first of many colonial plans for self-government and of colonist declaring their independence.

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Colonist believed in a representative government so in 1639 colonist in Connecticut wrote America first formal constitution. It gave the people rights to elect governor, judges and representatives.

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June 1776 Richard Henry Lee Introduced a resolution in the Continental Congress. On July 2 Congress approved resolution.

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Committee named to prepare a Written declaration of independence

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Committee named to prepare a Written declaration of independence

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After resolution, a committee was named by congress to prepare a written declaration of independence. This committee included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman

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July 4 1776 Congress approved final draft