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1215
Magna Carta
Outlined rights the king could not violate. -
English Civil War
King Charles is overthrew and is beheaded. -
Civil War of Great Britain
King Charles was beheaded. -
English Bill of Rights passed
Protection from unusual punishments and allowed free speech. -
Enlightenment
Classical liberal concerns addressed. Farmers of US constitution believed in people's natural rights. Intellectual movement. -
Judiciary Act
Established 3 tiered judicial structure. District, Circuit, and supreme. -
5th Amendment
Protects a person from self incrimination. -
6th Amendment
Protects rights of criminal defendents. -
9th Amendment.
all the rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people, not the government. -
10th Amendment
To clarify that the federal government only has the powers that are delegated to it in the Constitution. -
2nd Amendment
The right to bear arms. -
1st Amendment
Allows the right to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. -
3rd Amendment.
Soldiers are not to be housed unless they have consent of the owner. -
4th Amendment
Protects people from random and unreasonable searches by the government. -
7th Amendment
Protects the right to a jury trial in civil cases and limits the authority of judges in those trials. -
8th Amendment.
forbids the use of excessive bails or fines in criminal trials, as well as punishments considered to be “cruel and unusual.” -
11th Amendment
Prohibits the federal courts from hearing certain lawsuits against states -
12th Amendment
revises and outlines the procedure of how Presidents and Vice Presidents are elected, specifically so that they are elected together. -
Dred Scott v Sandford
Ruled black people aren't citizens of the us and cannot sue in federal court. -
13th Amendment
abolished slavery -
14th Amendment
Addresses citizenship, equal protection, and due process. -
15th Amendment
Every race can vote. -
Plessy v Ferguson
Ruled facilities could be separate as long as they were equal. -
16th Amendment
Congress can issue an income tax without being based on population. -
17th Amendment
Established direct election of senators in each state. -
United States declares war on Germany
We are now involved in ww1 -
US exits ww1
Armistice was signed to cease combat. -
18th Amendment
Prohibited alcohol as a beverage. -
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Prohibition
The period from 1920 to 1933 when the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcohol was prohibited. -
19th Amendment
Women can now vote. -
20th Amendment
Changed the dates for the start and end of presidential and congressional terms. -
21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan surprise bombs Pearl Harbor. -
The US declares war on Japan
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the US enters WW2 -
US exits ww2
Japan surrenders. -
22nd Amendment
Limits the number of times someone can run for president. -
Brown V. Board of Education
Ruled "Separate but Equal" was not acceptable in public education. -
Election of 1960
John F. Kennedy was elected. -
23rd Amendment
Gave the district of Columbia the right to vote. -
24th Amendment
Voters cannot be taxed. -
25th Amendment
If the president dies the Vice president is next in line for succession. -
26th Amendment
Lowered voting age to 18. -
War Powers Resolution
Congress can limit the Presidents power to commit the military into action. -
Election of 1980
Ronald Raegan was elected. -
27th Amendment
Prevents changes to the salary of members of Congress from taking effect until after the next election. -
9/11
Attack on World trade center in New York. -
2016 Election
Donald Trump won. -
Donald Trump Impeached
First time being impeached. -
Donald Trump Impeached
Second time impeached. -
2024 Election
Donald Trump Elected for second term.