constitution timeline

Signing of the Magna Carta

Jun 30, 1215

• Location: Runnymede, Windsor Castle
  • Series of written promises
  • Was attempt to stop king from abusing his power

First colony founded

Apr 2, 1607

• Location: Virginia

Signing of the Petition of Right

Mar 30, 1689

• Location: Great Britain
• Produced by English Parliament
• Was sent to Charles I as statement of civil liberties

Implementation of English Bill of Rights

Sep 25, 1689

• Location: Great Britain

Last colony founded

Apr 2, 1732

• Location: Georgia

George lll comes to throne

Mar 30, 1760

• Location: England

Stamp Act goes into effect

Mar 22, 1765

• Location: All Colonies

Stamp Act Congress convenes

Oct 7, 1765

• Location: New York

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts

First Continental Congress meets

Period: Sep 5, 1774 to Oct 26, 1774

• Location: Charpenters Hall in Philadelphia

Start of the American Revolution " The Shot Heard Round the World"

Apr 19, 1775

• Location: New York Public Library

Temporary capitol is chosen

Jan 11, 1785

• Location: New York city

Shay's Rebellion

Period: Mar 30, 1786 to Mar 30, 1787

• Location: Massachusetts
• Consisted of armed groups of 1,200 farmers
• Was put down by Massachusetts militia
• Frightened American leaders

U.S. constitution is signed

May 14, 1787

• Location: Philadelphia

New congress meets

Apr 1, 1789

• Location: Philadelphia

Washington is inaugurated

Apr 16, 1789

• Location: New York City

Last state ratifies The Constitution

May 29, 1790

• Location: Rhode Island