Royal governor William Penn, of the colony of Pennsylvania, issues the Charter of Delaware to the freemen of Delaware. Articles I, II and V of which
- Recognize the Freedom of Religion,
- Provide for the freeholders of Delaware to yearly elect a legislature, and
- Provides for the accused to have the same rights as their prosecutors.
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Subsequent Events:
Authority:
Magna Carta, Chapter 13
ccc-2point0.com/Magna-Carta-excerpts
References:
The Avalon Project : Charter of Delaware – 1701
avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/de01.asp