History

By Lance400
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    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    It was put into place by a king. It represented the royal character rights. Means everyone is subject to the law. Important document of history.

  • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
    Connecticut colony adapted this, this was made in 1639. Setting stucture and power. Wanted better trading

  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    First document when the colony moved into America. This was first visited in 1686. Made laws more specific and even. Expressed self government.

  • Albany Plan of Union

    Albany Plan of Union
    To place the brit Americans under a more civil government. Put into power in 1750. Now there is meeting known as the albony congress

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    Ended with the treaty of Paris. Provided Britain tremendous gains. This event took place in 1754. Lead to the american revolution.

  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress
    people from the 13 colonies came. this was put into act in 1774. Organized resistance. Only 12 colonies made it.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The 13 colony's met up again to bring America independence from the brits. Gives people rights. All people created equal. People can defend themselfs.

  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    Establishes the foundations of the federal government. Government cant regulate trade. put into place in 1777. Gives the people more freedom

  • Second Continental Congress

    Second Continental Congress
    Convention of delegates preformed by 13 colony's. Soon after the start of the revolutionary war. This event fired up bout 1781ish. Americas first real attempt at self governing society.

  • Shay’s Rebellion

    Shay’s Rebellion
    Uprising in westerners lead to a rebellion. Fought a debt crisis. Battle took place near Springfield. Took over the court.

  • Virginia Plan

    Virginia Plan
    Helped create the government. put into place in 1787. Proposed a structured system. Now gov has 3 branches.

  • New Jersey Plan

    New Jersey Plan
    Made votes equal. Put into place during 1787. Added powers to rise. Helped regulate forego affairs.

  • Three-fifths compromise

    Three-fifths compromise
    Slaves we counted for 3/5th of the population vote. Slaves got a little more rights. Put into place in 1787. Separated northern and southern states.

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    Set to overthrow king james II. made in 1869. Gave power to the monach powers. Outlined rights