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Period: Jan 30, 1200 to
History
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Jun 30, 1215
Magna Carta
A charter agreed by King John. "Magna Carta" means "Great Charter" in Latin. -
Petition of Right
Sets out specific liberties for citizaens. The king is prohibited from infringing. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights is a precursor for the constitution. This limited the power of English Sovereign. -
Albany Plan of Union
The Albany Plan of Union was to create a unified government through the 13 colonies. It was suggested by Benjamin Franklin. -
Boston Massacre
The killing of five colonist by British regulers. This incident happened on King street. -
Boston Tea Party
a group of colonists protest thirteen years of increasing British oppression, by attacking merchant ships in Boston Harbor. In retaliation, the British close the port, and inflict even harsher penalties -
First Continental Congress
a meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies early in the american revolution. Georgia is the only collonie that didnt not show up. -
Second Continental Congress
A convention of delegates. The meeting happened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Declaration of Independance
Document stating that the 13 colonies were independent sovereign states. The states were at war with the British at the time. -
Articles of Confederation
Document signed by the 13 colonies. Served as the U.S. First Constitution. -
Shay's Rebellion
This is an armed uprising. This uprising took place is Massachusetts. -
Virginia Plan
Proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch. -
Philadelphia Convention
It is also known as the constitutional convention. 55 delegates from 12 states were present. -
New Jersey Plan
A proposal for the structure of the United States Government presented by William Paterson at the Constitutional Convention on June 15, 1787.
