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Sep 5, 1215
Magna Carta
In England, King John was facing rebellions among his people. The document basically gave new freedoms to the people of England and put future societies under a common law.
A. It was signed by King John in England
B. The king had to respect fuedal rights and privaleges, maintain nations law, and uphold freedom of church
This is a picture of the actual document -
Sep 5, 1215
Magna Carta Link
Magna Carta
This link shows who signed the Magna Carta and what the document entailed -
Mayflower Compact
This was signed on the Mayflower (ship). It was signed by 41 people. This was the first document in the colonies. A. It was written to protect from religious disagreements that might occur among the colonists -
Mayflower compact link
Mayflower Compact
This link shows all of the facts about the Mayflower Compact -
Petition of Rights
Bascially controls the powers and the authority that the king has. Tax leniancy, no martial law,
A. King Charles -
English Bill of Rights
This document lays out the power that the rulers have in England. It also had the rules for freedom of speech in Parliament.
A. King William and Queen Mary
B. reestablished liberty of protestants to have arms for their defense -
Albany plan of union pic
This is a cartoon done by Ben Franklin. It shows how the colonies must come together to get away from the British -
Albany Plan of Union
This plan was created to try to attempt get the American colonies under a more centralized government.
A. Ben Franklin
B. No
C. Join or Die
D. Ben Franklin -
French & Indian War
This war lasted 7 years between France and Britain. It officially ended in 1763. Conflict started as the French began moving into British territories. The French was successful in gaining the support of the Indians. England won the war and received Cananda and Florida.
A. France & Britain
B. Ft. Duquense, Battle of Quebec
C. Britain
D. The British had a stronger hold on the colonies -
French and Indian War pic
This is a picture of the French and Indian War. The British won the war -
King George III takes power
King George took over control of England. He was the leader during the Revolutionary War.
A. He made life for the colonists a lot harder and caused revolts and opposition -
King George III takes power pic
This is a picture of King George. He was the leader of Britain during the Revolutionary War. -
Stamp Act
This was the first tax placed directly on the colonists. Britain was still in debt from the French & Indian War. The act was repealed in 1766 by Parliament
A. Paper Documents
B. they said the act was unconstitutional, mob violence -
Boston Massacre
British soldirers were heckled by a crowd of protestors. The soldiers opened fire on the civilians. The most famous man killed was Crispus Attucks.
A. 5
B. The Townshed Acts -
Boston Massacre Pic
This cartoon shows a depiction of the boston massacre. Here, the british killed some civilians. -
Boston Tea Party
People in Massachusetts were unhappy about taxes on tea. So a group of people wanted to protest by dumping tea into the harbor. They dumped about 342 chests of tea into the harbor.
A. Sons of Liberty
B. Parliament ended local-self government and became more strict in their rule. -
Boston Tea Party Pic
This picture shows the colonists dumping the British tea into the harbor to protest the high taxes. The colonists dressed up as indians to disguise themselves. -
Intolerable Acts
Britain wanted to restore order in Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party. 4 acts were passed in order to punish the people in Massachusetts
A. The Boston Tea Party
B. Britain closed the ports, restricted town meetings, house troops wherever, stand trial in Britain -
First Continental Congress
This was held in response to the British Coercive Acts. 56 representatives attended the conference. Peyton Randolph was elected first president of the congress.
A. Patrick Henry, John Adams, George Washington, John Jay
B. They wanted to establish a new independent government
C. Philadelphia -
First Continental Congress Pic
This is where the colonist representatives decided to emancipate themselves from England -
Lexington & Concord
This battle started the Revolutionary War. The most famous thing to happen here was Paul Revere famously warned the people of the British arrival. The British were surprisingly forced back by American fire.
A. The Revolutionary War
B. Sam Adams, John Hancock
C. warned the people that the British were coming -
Second Continental Conference
John Hancock was elected president. The Declaration of Independence was signed here.
A. Philadlphia
B. Freedom from the British
C. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson -
Second Continental Congress
In this picture the colonists are discussing how to break away from England -
Declaration of Independence
This document was signed in order for the American colonies to announce their freedom from the mother country of England. It was written mostly by Thomas Jefferson. -
Declaration of Independence
This picture shows the men signing the delcaration of independence. Nuff said -
Declaration of Independence Video
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Articles of Confederation
This document was the initial agreement between the 13 original states that was the first constitution. This was eventually replaced by the U.S. Constitution.
A. The first leader was John Hanson -
Treaty of Paris
This document officially ended the Revolutionary War between the British and the colonies. This recognized American independence.
A. John Adams, Ben Franklin, John Jay
B. Atlantic to the Mississippi
C. Declaration of Independence -
Treaty of Paris Pic
This picture shows the men who gathered to sign the treaty of paris. This officially ended the war -
Start of Constitutional Convention
Every state attended the meeting in Philadelphia except for Rhode Island. George Washington was elected president of the convention.
A. States met to discuss their unhappiness with the Articles of Confederation
B. To discuss problems with Articles of confederation
