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  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta declared protection in England against arbitrary acts by the king.

  • Mayflower Compact

    The pilgrims sign a document claiming the land they settled and pledged their allegiance to the king of England

  • Petition of Rights

    This petition, passed by parilament, limited the power and authority of the king of England

  • Navigation Acts

    This act limited the already miniscule trade between the colonies and foreign nations.

  • English Bill of Rights

    This Bill of rights gave somewhat rights to owners of property.

  • Proclamtion of 1763

    Prevented migration beyond a set border along the Appalachian Mountains.

  • Sugar Act

    This act was designed to stop illegal trade of sugar with France and Spain, but greatly damaged the production of sugar.

  • Stamp Act

    A tax imposed upon nearly all written documents.

  • Boston Tea Party

    Americans dump tons of British tea into the ocean as an act of revolt against the new tariff.

  • Coercive Act

    This act weakened trade and authority within America.

  • The First Continental Congress

    American colonies gathered representatives in the first ever continental congress.

  • The First Shots of Concord

    An attempt by British forces to seize illegal war supplies, resulting in the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

  • The Second Continental Congress

    The continental congress gathers again to approve preparations against Britain in a defensive war.

  • The Declaration of Independance

    America declares it's freedom from Britain.