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Magna Carta
A charter of liberty and political rights obtained from King John of England by his rebellious barons at Runnymede. It was the first document forced onto a Kind of England by his subjects. -
Petition of Right
Major English constitutional document that sets out specific liberties of the subject that the kind is prohibited from infringing. The petition contains restrictions on non-parliamentary taxation, forced billeting of soldiers, and imprisonment without cause -
English Bill of Rights
It is considered one of the most important documents uncodified constitution of England. It was a restatement in statutory form of the Declaration of Right. -
Albany Plan of Union
Proposed by Benjamin Franklin. It was rejected by King George II. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonist by British regulars. The riot began when about 50 citizens attacked a British sentinel. -
Boston Tea Party
A violent demonstration by American colonist. It started when Boston refused to return 3 shiploads of taxed tea to Britain. -
First Continental Congress
Convention of delegates from 12 of the 13 north American colonies. It was called in response to the passage of the Coercive Acts. -
Second Continental Congress
The second continental congress met in Philadelphia. The Congressed commissioned George Washington to be the supreme commander. -
Declaration of Independence
Document declaring the U.S. to be independent of the British crown. Was adopted by the Continental Congress. -
Articles of Confederation
This document served as the United States first constitution. It was in effect until 1789. -
Virginia Plan
It was a proposal by VIrginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch. It is also known as Randolph plan. -
Shay's Rebellion
It was an armed uprising in Central and western Massachusetts. The rebellion was named after Daniel Shays. -
Philadelphia Convention
The United States constitutional convention. It was to address problems in govering the U.S. -
New Jersey Plan
Proposal for the structure of the United States government. It was created in response to the Virginia Plan.
