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Jan 1, 1297
Magna Carta
Largely viewed as one of the most important legal documents in the history of democracy. -
English Bill of Rights
An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown -
Boston massacre
Royal troops appearing in 1768 caused tension within the American colonies. Five colonists were murdered by British regulars. -
Boston Tea Party
The arrival of three Tea ships startled the townsfolk. In the end the tea aboard these ships were dumped into the bay. -
First Continental Congress
A meeting of officials to discuss and govern over the colonies. -
Second Continental Congress
The second meeting consisted of their next steps after the battle of Lexington and Concord. -
Declaration of Independence
Outlining and expressing Individual Liberty, rights for each and every person who is an American, laws, the founding fathers. -
Shay's Rebellion
A post-Revolutionary clash between New England farmers and merchants
