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Took away power of the king. Was agreed on by King John of England.
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A major English constintutional document. Prohibits the king from infringing.
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Was written as an act of Parliment. It, like the Magna Carta, limited the power of the Sovereign.
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Was suggested by Benjamin Franklin. Was a proposal to unify the thirteen colonies.
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British soldiers killed Boston citizens. Five people died.
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Tea was drumped into the Boston harbor by colonists. This was to protest taxes.
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Was a meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies.They met in carpenters hall in Philadelphia.
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Was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies. They met in Philadelphia.
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This document declared independence from Britain. There are 56 signatures on it.
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Was the first constitution of the United States. Ratification of the Articles of Confederation by all 13 states didn't happen until 1781.
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Was an armed uprisg in Massachusetts. Was led by Shay.
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Was drafted by James Madison. He presented it at the constitutional convention.
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Is also known as the Constintutional convention. Delegates from 12 states were there.
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Was presented by William Paterson. It was presented at the constitutional convention in 1787.
