What primary sources inspired the US Constitution?

Answer 1

AnswerThe Founding Fathers were well read and knowledgeable in the history of democracy. Some of the common documents cited as part of the influence include:

• The Mayflower Compact (1620)
• The Magna Carta (1215)
• Early state documents including those of Connecticut and Massachusetts
• The English Bill of Rights (1689)
• The Articles of Confederation (1777)

Answer 2

The Roman Republic influenced it. After overthrowing their King, the Romans spent 500 years using a form of government which combined elements of democracy, aristocracy and monarchy, each with different purposes.

The British government also influenced it. Some ideas came from the British system, while others were a break from the British government. The due process clause originates from the Magna Carta.

Philosphers of the time also played a part, such as Montesquieu and john Locke.

Answer 3

The document that governed the United States before The Constitution was The Articles of Confederation.

Answer 4

magna carta, english bill of rights, articles of confederation

Answer 5

The Magna Carta

Thomas Paine's Common Sense influenced the ideology behind the writing of the Constitution and the Federalist Papers helped to persuade people to push for ratification.

Answer 6

magna carta, English bill of rights, mayflower compact, fundemental orders of Connecticut, declaration of indepence, articles of confederation

Answer 7

The Bill of Rights

The American constitution

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