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Jun 30, 1215
Signing of the Magna Carta
- Location: Runnymede, Windsor Castle
- Series of written promises
- Was attempt to stop king from abusing his power
- Location: Runnymede, Windsor Castle
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First colony founded
- Location: Virginia
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Signing of the Petition of Right
- Location: Great Britain
- Produced by English Parliament
- Was sent to Charles I as statement of civil liberties
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Implementation of English Bill of Rights
- Location: Great Britain
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Last colony founded
- Location: Georgia
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George lll comes to throne
- Location: England
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Stamp Act goes into effect
- Location: All Colonies
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Stamp Act Congress convenes
- Location: New York
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Boston Massacre
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
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Boston Tea Party
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
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Period: to
First Continental Congress meets
- Location: Charpenters Hall in Philadelphia
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Start of the American Revolution " The Shot Heard Round the World"
- Location: New York Public Library
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Temporary capitol is chosen
- Location: New York city
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Period: to
Shay's Rebellion
- Location: Massachusetts
- Consisted of armed groups of 1,200 farmers
- Was put down by Massachusetts militia
- Frightened American leaders
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U.S. constitution is signed
- Location: Philadelphia
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New congress meets
- Location: Philadelphia
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Washington is inaugurated
- Location: New York City
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Last state ratifies The Constitution
- Location: Rhode Island
