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American Democracy History Roots

By killerkatgenius
  • Magna Carta
    Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta was put into action and signed.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress

    Delegates from the 12 colonies meet to try to convince the Englsh Government to respect their rights as English citizens.
  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress

    The second time delegates from the 12 colonies met again to discuss what to do about England's Acts.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    Common Sense Was Written
  • Signing of Declaration of Independence

    Signing of Declaration of Independence

  • Articles of Confederation Written

    Articles of Confederation Written

    The Articles of Confederation were written.
  • Articles of Confederation Signed

    Articles of Confederation Signed

    The Articles of Confederation were signed.
  • Shays' Rebellion

    Shays' Rebellion

    Massachusetts Farmers protest against Congress led by Daniel Shays [Former War Hero] because they wanted to lower taxes on lands, even though state legislators needed the money to pay off war debts.