How did the Magna Carta and the English bill of rights influence the American colonies?

The magna carta laid the groundwork for almost all of the constitutions in the world. It helped set equality rules in place.

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.

in the declaration of independence, thomas jefferson announced that every human being has “certain unalienable rights,” among which are those to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of " hope i