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Petition of Rights
English constitutional document. King is prohibited of infringing. -
Stamp Act
Put taxes on documents, stamps, and printed documents. Purpose was to pay for troops stationed in North America. -
Boston Tea Party
Men disguised as indians came and dumped the tea into the harbor. People were mad about the taxes on tea. -
Declaraation of Independence
Declaring independence from the King of Great Britian. Independence day is celebrated with fireworks. -
Articles of Confederation
Was the first constitution of the United States. Articles helped each of the states retain their freedom, independence, and sovereignty. -
Shay's rebellion
Massachussetts farmers rebelion. Taxes were too high.
