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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Magna Carta was signed to limit the power of King John. -
Jamestown Settled
The first colony of the English people was settled in America. -
Mayflower Compact Written
the first established constitution was written. This was the constitution for Jamestown. -
Petition of Right
English document that restricted taxation. Also established due process. -
English Bill of Rights
Created separation of powers in Parliament. -
Albany Plan of Union
Unified government of the 13 colonies. Created by Ben Franklin. Sent a delegate from each colonies to the Albany Congress. -
Stamp Act
Act by Parliament that forced stamps on documents so the British could gain revenue from the taxes. -
Boston Massacre
5 civilians were killed by British Soldiers in Boston Square. -
Boston Tea Party
Protest by Americans on the fact that all goods were being taxed by the British. The Americans dumped all the tea into the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
Term given to the laws that the British passed to punish the Colonies because of what they did with the Boston Tea Party. -
First Continental Congress
Meeting in Philadelphia between 12 delegates from the colonies that discussed the American Revolution. -
American Revolution
War between the U.S and Britain over the growth of the Colonies. The colonies were fighting against the British monarch trying to free themselves and become their own nation. -
Second continental congress
A meeting that decided to declare war and begin the american revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
Document that declared our independence from the British. -
Articles of Confederation
the original constitution for the U.S. -
Shay's Rebellion
Series of rebellious acts against state and local taxation. -
Constitutional Convention
Delegates ratified the Articles of Confederation. -
Philadelphia Convention
Gathering of delegates to set up the separation of powers. -
Connecticut Compromise
Established two house legislature.
