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Magna Carta
Magna Carta was one of the most important legal documents in the history of Democracy. It was written by a group of 13th-century barons to protect their rights and property against a tyrannical king. -
Petition of Right
One of the 4 charters of British liberty, It said that by the laws of England subjects should not be compelled to contribute to any tax, tallage, aid or any like charge not set by common consent in parliament. -
English Bill Of Rights
Is an Act of the Parliament of England passed on December 16, 1689. It was a restatement in statutory form of the Declaration of Right. -
Albany Plan Of Union
Rivalry between England and France over who would control the North American continent. It lasted from 1756 to 1763. It is proposed that humble application be made for an act of Parliament of Great Britain. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonists by British regulars. It was the culmination of tensions in the American colonies that had been growing since Royal troops first appeared in Massachusetts -
First Continental Congress
It was a convention of delegates from 12 colonies that Georgia did not show up to. They were drafting a Declairation of rights. -
Second Continental Congress
Convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies that started meeting. Most of delegates were not seeking independence from Britain around this time. -
Declaration Of Independence
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument. It announces the 13 colonies and went to war with Great Britian. -
Boston Tea Party
Group of Massachusetts Patriots, protesting the monopoly on American tea importation recently granted by Parliament -
Articles Of Confederation
The first constitution of the United States.The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. It was replaced by the United States constitution in 1789 -
Shays Rebellion
It was a armed uprising. It was named after Daniel Shay who was a vetran of the American Revolutionary War. -
Virginia Plan
Was a proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch that James Madison drafted. The Virginia Plan was really known for its role in setting the overall agenda for debate in the convention. Also known as the Randolph Plan or the State Plan. -
New Jersey Plan
The New Jersey delegates to the Constitutional Convention. It was designed to protect the security and power of the small states by limiting each state to one vote in Congress. -
Philadelphia Convention
This lasted from about May 5 all the way to September 17 of 1787. It was to address problems in the governing in the United States.
