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This was the first document given to King John of England in an attempt to limit his powers. First document to ever fight for peoples' rights.
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First successful English settlement in America, named after King James of England. Served as capital of Virginia.
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Signed aboard the Mayflower. Written by the Separatists, or Pilgrims, as the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. 41 of the ships 101 passengers signed.
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English constitutional document that named specific liberties of which the king may not infringe upon. This document was very influential in the fight for peoples' rights.
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A restatement of the Declaration of Right. This gave limits on the powers of the king and Parliament. Greatly reflected the thoughts of John Locke.
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Meeting suggested by Ben Franklin. Proposal to create a single united government between the 13 states.
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This act imposed a direct tax on all printed materials produced in the colonies. These taxes had to be paid in British currench rather than colonial paper money.
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Incident in which British soldiers killed five mobbing colonial civilians and injured six more. Eight soldiers, one officer, and four civilians were arrested and charged with murder.
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A political protest done by the Sons of Liberty in Boston. Protesting against taxes placed by British government and East India Company.
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Laws passed by British government that drastically affected the lives of colonists in a negative way. These acts were the colonists' punishment for the Boston Tea Party. These acts took away Massachusetts' right to govern themselves.
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56 delegates from 12 colonies that met in Philadelphia to respond to the passing of the Intolerable Acts. Met later for the Second Continental Congress once Revolutionary War had begun.
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British armies invade the colonies as their navy blockades the coast. The British lost control of Boston to the colonists but they captured and held control of New York City.
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Met soon after Revolutionary War started. Discussed defensive war strategies and moved closer to independence by constructing armies and strengthening defenses.
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Document created by the Continental Congress that formally announced the 13 colonies to be independent of the British Empire. Created by Thomas Jefferson and 55 other delegates from the colonies.
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The United States' first constitution which will later be replaced by the Constitution. It was an agreement between the 13 colonies to establish the United States as a confederation of sovereign states.
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Agreement made between the large and small states on the design of the legislative structure and representation of each state. Gave bicameral structure.
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Convention that addressed issues with self-governing in America. It was intended to revise the Articles of Confederation which then led to the creation of the Constitution.
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Armed rebellions in Massachusetts led by Revolutionary War Veteran Daniel Shay due to aggressive taxation and debt collection by the British. Started consideration for new constitution.
