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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
First document forced onto a King of England by the feudal barons to limit his powers. Created to limit King John. -
Period: Jun 15, 1215 to
Founding Era
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Petition of Rights
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. -
English Bill Of Rights
Lays down limits on the powers of the crown and rules for freedom of speech. -
Boston Massacre
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. -
The Revolutionary War
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. -
Declaration of Independence
A document adopted by Continental Congress declaring independence from Great Britain. John Adams was the leader for pushing this independence. -
United States Constituton
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. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is a collection of the first ten amendements. This document guarantees your personal freedoms. Ratified on September 15th, 1791
