Major Events of Early American Government

By redthree1996
  • the Magna Carta
    Jun 15, 1215

    the Magna Carta

    the magna carta was created in 1215 by the digruntled people of the time. It was signed by King John and gave the people a voice in government
  • Jamestown

    Jamestown

    Jamestown was created by the London company. It was the first english settlement in the new world.
  • The Mayflower Compact

    The Mayflower Compact

    The Mayflower Compact was signed by a goup of men on the Pilgrim's voyage. It was the basis for their government.
  • The Petition of Right

    The Petition of Right

    The petition of right is a document that limited more of the kings power. It led to more freedoms in the English govenrment.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    This document was written to give more powers to the government. It took away more power from the crown and gave more to the people.
  • Albany Plan

    Albany Plan

    The Albany plan was created by Benjaman Franklin in 1754. It was a proposal for the thirteen colonies to band into a central government.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act was a tax on any paper item used in the colonies. It was used to pay off war debts
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    Soldiers shot and killed five men in Boston. This was in response to the protest of the british soldiers stationed there.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    Patriots dressed like Indians attacked British ships and dumped tons of tea into Boston Harbor. This was to protest the tax on tea
  • The First Continental Congress

    The First Continental Congress

    A convention of delegate, excluding Georgia, where they met in philadelphia. It was the first meeting during the Revolution.
  • The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts were a group of laws that placed harder rules on the colonies. It was created in response to the Boston Tea Party
  • The Revolution Begins

    The Revolution Begins

    The Revolutionary War was fought between the colonies and Great Britain. It was the war of our Independence.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence was drafted in defiance of British rule. It was a major spark in the seccession of the colonies.
  • The Articles of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation

    It was the first document ratified by the Second Continental Congress. It was a rough draft of our nations constitution
  • Shays Rebellion

    Shays Rebellion

    An armed uprising in Massachusetts which led to military intervention. It was caused by political corruption.
  • Conneticut Compromise

    Conneticut Compromise

    This document created the balance of power among states. it allowed two houses: one based on population, and the other allowing two representatives per state.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention

    The Constitutional Convention was a meeting in 1787 to discuss the problems with the Articles of Confederation. Our constitution was drafted there.