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A charter signed by King John of England. This limited the King's rule.
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A major English document that sets out specific liberties of the subject that the king is prohibited from infringing. A result of the Thirty Year War.
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Act passed by the Parliament of England for the basic civil rights of the people. It also limited the King's power.
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Plan to create a unified government for the thirteen colonies. Suggested by Benjamin Franklin and a delegate from Pennsylvania.
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The killing of five colonists by British regulars. Occured from a culmination of tension from British forces arriving to enforce taxes years before.
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A political protest by the Sons of Liberty in which they destroyed tea by dumping it into Boston's harbor.
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Declaration that the 13 American colonies regarded themselves as independent, sovereign states. This cut all ruling power from Great Britian over America.
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The first Constitution of the United States of America. Started ratification in 1777 and finished in 1781.
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Series of protests from 1786-1787 by American farmers. The protests were against taxes and judgements from local and state governments.
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Convention used to address problems in governing the United States. Was one of the first moves in creating a new government.
