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The Magna Carta was a document written by the barons of King George that proclaimed certain liberties. For example, no man may be punished for something besides the law of the land.
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It was the first successful settlement in North America. It was named after King James.
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An agreement to establish a government. Written by the pilgrims on the Mayflower.
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Limited the power of the king by writing out several rights of the people he could not infringe upon. Ratified on June 7th, 1628.
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It lays down the rights of the king over his people in England. It reestablished the rights of the protestants.
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A plan to unify the colonies during the French and Indian War. It was rejected.
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Americans fought for their independance from the tyranny of Great Britain. Armed colonists battled using guerrila style tactics to defeat them.
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A tax that must be payed on certain documents. Such documents as: birth certificates, death certificates, and adoption papers.
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British Army soldiers killed 5 people and injured six others in a mob. The mob had been verbally abusing the british officers and they fired without orders.
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They met to discuss ways to get out of Britain rule. Such as, boycotting, rights and grievances, and petitioning King George.
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A series of laws passed by Britain aimed at the colonies. They were in direct response to the Boston Tea Party.
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Managed the war effort and pushed towards the independance from Britain. Follow up from the First Congressional Congress in 1774.
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A document declaring America's Independance from Britain. It also explained why they were seperating from England.
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Three shiploads of taxed tea were refused to be returned to Britain. So colonists threw it into the Boston Harbor to destroy it.
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The first constitution of the United States. Later replaced by the current Constitution.
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A meeting to figure out how to govern America after the Revolutionary war. George Washington was elected President over America.
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A meeting held in order to discuss problems in governing America. This took place after independance was secured from Great Britain.
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Provided equal representation in the Senate. It also provided proportional representation in the House of Representatives.
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An armed uprising in central and western Massachusettes against the British. Four were killed with twenty injured.
