Kelsey Timeline to Government

  • May 5, 1215

    Magna Carta

    A document stating that no one can take complete contol over them, or anybody.
  • Jan 1, 1220

    Bicameral parliament created in England

    Where the Government can be stronger and wiser.
  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution
    The Overthrow of King James II of England.
  • English Bill Of Rights

    English Bill Of Rights
    Rights that are for the people saying they have any rights, such as freedom to speak, right to bear arms, etc.
  • Boston Tea Party protesting Britians rule

    Boston Tea Party protesting Britians rule
    Where the King claimes everything as his, and the people having enough of him claiming everything as his, so they dumped tea into the Harbor. hThey didn't have a say in anythingt that happened, They were taxing too much money, They were also mad because they had to feed and house the soldiers.
  • July 4, 1776- U.S. declares independence from Britian

    July 4, 1776- U.S. declares independence from Britian
    Where they declared independence from Britian.
  • Articles of Confederation is approved

    Articles of Confederation is approved
    They didn't have any national court system, the Amendments had to be approved by nine of the thirteen states, Congress did not have thwe power to draft an army.
  • Shay's Rebellion

    Shay's Rebellion
    Where all the farmers refused to work because of how much money they owe to the Government, and the Government taking everything they own.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Where they have a document where they can all be in peace.
  • The Great Compromise

    The Great Compromise
    Where they all signed a document stating they can all have peace between each other.
  • American divided: Federalists and Anti-Federalists

    Where they all divided into two groups, because of their beliefs. Anti-Federalists thought that The Constitution took too much power from the States, The Federalists believed we needed a strong government.
  • United States Constitution is Ratified (Approved)

    Where they all have rights now.