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Treaty of Tordesillas

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Divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between the Portuguese Empire and the Crown of Castile, along a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands.

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North Atlantic Treaty

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Established NATO, an intergovernmental military alliance between North American and European countries.

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Code of Hammurabi

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One of the oldest known law codes, emphasizing the 'eye for an eye' principle.

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Emancipation Proclamation

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Declared the freedom of all slaves in Confederate territory during the American Civil War.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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A milestone document in the history of human rights, setting out fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

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United States Constitution

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The supreme law of the United States, outlining the framework of government.

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English Bill of Rights

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Laid down limits on the powers of the crown and set out the rights of Parliament and rules for freedom of speech.

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Habeas Corpus Act

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Strengthened a person's right to challenge unlawful arrest and detention.

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Charter of the United Nations

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The foundational treaty of the United Nations, aimed at promoting world peace and cooperation.

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The Federalist Papers

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A collection of essays promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.

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Edict of Milan

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Granted religious tolerance within the Roman Empire, especially to Christians.

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Patriot Act

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Enhanced law enforcement and surveillance powers of the U.S. government following the attacks on September 11, 2001.

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the United States.

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Magna Carta

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Recognized as one of the first steps toward constitutional government in the Western world.

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United States Declaration of Independence

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Declared the thirteen American colonies as independent states free from British rule.

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Geneva Conventions

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A series of treaties and protocols that establish international legal standards for humanitarian treatment in war.

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Peace of Westphalia

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Marked the end of the Thirty Years' War in Europe, laying the foundations of modern state sovereignty.

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Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

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Granted women the right to vote, a pivotal step in the women's suffrage movement.

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental freedoms and rights.

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Treaty of Versailles

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Ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations and military restrictions on Germany.

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