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Protected against heavy-handed and arbitrary acts by the king.
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The Petition of Rights limited the kings power by not allowing him to imprision or otherwise punish any person but by the lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land.
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A list of provisions drawn up by Parliment to prevent abuse from William and Mary and any other monarchs in 1689.
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Benjamin Franklin proposed the creation of an annual congress of delegates from each 13 colonies.
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British troops in Boston fired on a jeering crowd killing 5 people.
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The Tea Act was passed and Colonists responded by dumping tea in the water.
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A convention of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies who met to respond to the Coercive Acts.
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A convention of delegates from the 13 colonies.
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A public act by which the Second Continental Congress declared the Colonies to be free and independent of England.
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Established a "firm league of friendship" among the states.
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Armed fight in Massachusetts, with the rebels led by Daniel Shays.
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Called for a new government with three branches:
