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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta signed
The Magna Carta deals with protection against unjust punishment, life, liberty, and property. this is important because it protects people's basic rights, -
King Charles forced to sign the "Petition of Right"
King Charles forced to sign the "Petitin of Right", which dealt with the issue of the King or Queen taxig with out Parlimental consent, imprisoning people without just cause, putting troops in private homes, and declaring martial law unless the country was at war. this was very inportant because the English had problems with each of these issues before. -
American legislatures outgrow the English Legislature
The American legislatures outgrew the old ENGLISH WAY OF DOING THINGS, WHICH INCLUDED A HOUSE OF LORDS AND COMMONS. THE asMERICANS DID NOT LIKE THIS. -
Key concepts were established early in colonial government.
key practices were established in colonial government early on. some of these included written constitutions, the election of legislatures by representatives, and the seperation of powers.. -
General Fundamentals Established
The General Fundamentals and the Fudamental Orders of conneticut were established, These were the colonies first basic systems of law. -
The English bill of rights is instituted.
The English Bill of Rights contaained five different ideas, including "Monarchs do not hold absolute power", This document made sure that the people in the colonies were not taken advantage of. -
British increase their taxes on the Colonists.
The British raised their taxes on things sold to the colonies. this led to the boycott of British goods. -
King George begins to tax the colonies.
When the French and Indian war ended, King George took control of the Eastern third of North America. This angered the colonists because they had to pay off his war debt. -
Boston Tea Party
In 1773, colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians, dumped 342 chests or Britich tea into Boston Harbor. This is important because it showed the British that the Americans were not going to take any harassment. -
Common Sense
the pamphlet "Common Sense" was written by Thomas Paine in 1776. It outlined the ideas of independence and the corruption of the british monarchy. The Constitution is based on the ideas outlined in this pamphlet.
