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First document forced onto a King of England by the feudal barons to limit his powers. Created to limit King John.
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An English constitutional document that sets out specific liberties. Restricts imprisonment without cause, forced billeting of soldiers, usage of martial law, and non-Parliamentary taxation. Ratified on June 7th, 1628.
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Lays down limits on the powers of the crown and rules for freedom of speech.
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A group of British troops were stationed in front of a crown and the crowd began yelling insults at them and throwing objects, causing the soldiers to fire shots into the crowd.
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Began as a war between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies. Grew into a world war between Great Britain on one side and the U.S., France, Netherlands, Spain, and Mysore on the other. Ended on September 3rd, 1783.
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A document adopted by Continental Congress declaring independence from Great Britain. John Adams was the leader for pushing this independence.
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This article is the supreme law of the United States of America. Adopted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times thus far.
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The Bill of Rights is a collection of the first ten amendements. This document guarantees your personal freedoms. Ratified on September 15th, 1791
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