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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 was created by the London company. It was the first english settlement in the new world. -
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 is a document that limited more of the kings power. It led to more freedoms in the English govenrment. -
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
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
The Stamp Act was a tax on any paper item used in the colonies. It was used to pay off war debts -
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
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
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 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 Revolutionary War was fought between the colonies and Great Britain. It was the war of our 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
It was the first document ratified by the Second Continental Congress. It was a rough draft of our nations constitution -
Shays Rebellion
An armed uprising in Massachusetts which led to military intervention. It was caused by political corruption. -
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
The Constitutional Convention was a meeting in 1787 to discuss the problems with the Articles of Confederation. Our constitution was drafted there.
