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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Magna carta to the constitution
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Jun 14, 1215
Magna Carta
A British peace treaty. -
Mayflower lands in Plymouth.
The first set of colonists to set foot on America. -
Mayflower Compact
The first governing document of the Plymouth Colony. -
King William's war begins
September 29, 1697 -
English Bill of Rights
The Engish bill of rights, separates power, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances freedom of speech. -
Queen Anne's war begins
Ends on April 10, 1713
The second series of French and Indian wars. -
King George's war begins
Ends on October 17, 1748
The thrid series of the French and Indian wars. -
The French Indian War begins
War between the British and the French over the Ohio valley. -
French Indian War ends
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Declaration of Rights is passed
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The Boston Massacare
A street fight between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs at a squad of British soldiers. -
Boston Tea Party
Political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston who dressed as Native Americans and threw tea from British trade ships. -
Boston Port Act is Passed by Parliment
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Administration of Justice and Massachusetts Government Acts are Passed by Parliament
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Quartering Act is passed by Parliament
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First Continental Congress conveans
The first continental congress from twelve of the thirteen colonies that met at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Quebec act is passed by parliment
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Declaration of rights and grievences is passed
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Articles of association are signed
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American revolution begins
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Second continental congress convenes
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Ben franklin presents a plan for confederation
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The declaration of independence adopted
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3rd Continental Congress convenes
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Articles of Confederation composed
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Articles of Confederation ratified
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English Declare Hostilities at an End
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America Declares Hostilities at an End
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Revolutionary War begins
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Virgina Statute for Religious Freedom
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Shay's Rebellion
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The Constitutional Convention opens
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Signing of the Constitution
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The final draft of the Constitution sent to Congress
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Constitution ratified
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The Contitution Goes into Effect
