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Magna Carta
Influenced the development of several modern legal and constitutional polocies. -
Jamestown Settled
It was the first permanent settlement of the Pilgrims. It was abandoned in 1699, ruined in an uprising against Virginian governor. -
Mayflower Compact Written
An agreement that the settlers would live in a civil society. It remained their fundamental law of their colony until late 1700s, when they merged with Massechusettes. -
Petition of Right
A document that contained several fundamental principles that the King could not infringe. -
English Bill of Rights
Later was the grounds for the American Bill of Rights. It held limited control of the Royal family. -
Albany Plan of Union
Plan for unifying colonies. Treaty was created between settlers and Iroquois. -
Stamp Act
At first was going to be introduced in 1765. It required documents and paper to be stamped. -
Boston Massacre
The clash between British and Americans that pushed Americans closer to revolution. Five people murdered by British. -
Boston Tea Party
Breaking point of America's intolerance of British rule. Colonists dressed as Indians and stowed away on ships, dumping tea into the ocean. -
Intolerable Acts
Originally the Coercive Acts; designed to punish the Massechusettes colonists for the Boston Tea Party. -
First Continental Congress
Brought all representatives from colonies, except Georgia, to discuss the "Intolerable Acts" forced upon them by the British -
Second Continental Congress
This second meeting was formed to assemble a way to fend off British arms for good. -
American Revolution Begins
It began in 1775-83. War between Great Britian and the thirteen colonies began, the colonies trying to fight for the independence. -
Declaration of Independence
Made in second Constitutional Congress. Asserted freedom and independence for the 13 colonies. -
Articles of Confederation
First constitution of the U.S. Established a national legislature and congress. -
Philadelpha Convention/Constitution Convention
Plan formed five years prior. Stated that all come together to form a plan of unity among the states. -
Shays Rebellion
Leader was Daniel Shays. It was a rebellion against forclosure of property. -
Connecticut Compromise
Established two Houses: House of Representatives and the Senate. The former was represented based on population, while the ladder was run by an equal number of reps.
