History > America, English America, USA

historical documents

17th - 21st centuries

Federal laws

State laws

U.S. Supreme Court decisions / landmark cases

The Emancipation Proclamation - 1863

The Constitution: Amendments 11-27 > 1795-1992

Constitution > The Bill of Rights - 1791

The Constitution - comes into effect in 1788

The Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776

Mayflower Compact - 1620