The first document created among the options you provided is The Declaration of Independence, which was adopted on July 4, 1776.
Here’s the timeline for clarity:
- The Declaration of Independence - adopted in 1776.
- The Articles of Confederation - adopted in 1781.
- The U.S. Constitution - signed in 1787 and ratified in 1788.
- The Bill of Rights - ratified in 1791, after the Constitution.
So, the correct answer is The Declaration of Independence.