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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
first document forced onto King of England in attempt to limit power by law and preotect priveleges. king john of england was forced to sign it. -
mayflower compact
This was signed to proclaim allegiance to the king. it was signed on board of the ship called Maylfower by most of the men on board the ship. -
Petition of rights
This petition gave people the rights of non-Parliamentary taxation, forced billeting of soldiers, inprisonment without cause, and restricted the use of Martial law. charles I was the Signer. -
English Bill Of Rights
A. William and Mary
B. Freedom of speech
Freedom to beer arms
And No Tacation By royal Parlement -
albany plan of union
british colonial government suggested this meeting that never happened join or die was commenly used with this suggested meeting -
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French and Indian War
A. The French and Indians
B. Battle of Little Big Horn
C. The English
D. It made the French realize that the Indians are better than they look and the same with us. -
King George III takes power
King George thought americans would go along with british rule, which triggered a war between the Americans and the British. -
French and Indian War
British America and New France were the major players in this conflict. Major battles include: Jumonville glen, Fort Necessity, Lake George, and Oswego. The English were the winners. Relationships with british after F&I war had led to the Revolutionary war. -
Stamp Act
legal documents and other paper products used throughout the colonies were taxed. there were colonial outrages after the taxing was placed. -
Boston Massacre
A. 5 people died and 6 were injured
B. Crown-appointed colonial officials attempting to enforce unpopular Parliamentary legislation. -
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Intolerable acts
These acts were passed by the british from the happening of the Boston Tea Party. provisions include: closing of Bostons ports, British restricting colonists to have government/commities/ Town Meetings, and British allowed them selves to house troops where ever, when ever, in the colonist's homes. -
First Continental congress
Peyton Randolph, henry Middleton, and Charles Thomson were the main people involved. this meeting established a compact among the colonies to boycott british goods. this took place in carpenters hall, Philadelphia. -
Second Continental Congress
the Second Continental Congress took place in Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia. The congeaa acted as the De Facto national governemnt which became the untied states, Notable new arrivals were Ben Franklin and John Hancock, -
Lexington and Concord
Open armed Conflicts broke out, led by Lt. Smith and General Gage (britian). Paaul Revere is known for his warning by shouting "The British are coming, the British are coming!" -
Articles of Confrederation
This was an agreement omong the 13 founding states that established the USA as a confederation of sovereign states. John Hanson was the first president under the Articles. -
Declaration of Independence
Adopted by the continental congress stating that the 13 American Colonies regarded themselves as independent states. -
Start of the Constitutional Convention
constitutional convention
This adressed the problems in governing the united states of America which had been working under the articles of Confederation.
