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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Timeline
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May 6, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta limited power to King of England. -
Jan 1, 1300
Bicameral parliament created in England
Parliament is the new government in Enlgand. -
Glorious Revolution
Revolution against king. -
English Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights added. -
Boston Tea Party protesting Britain’s rule
Mad from taxing, restricting trade with world, and pay from England. -
U.S. declares independence from Britain
Independence Day. -
Articles of Confederation is approved
No army to be drafted, no 1 person in charge, no taxes -
March 1, 1781- Articles of Confederation is approved
Weak gov, Congress could not draft army or tax citizens -
Shays Rebellion
Farmers revolt so they don't lose farms. -
Constitutional Convention
Leaders meet up in Independence hall to discuss the Constitution -
The Great Compromise
Representation, population, and slave trade -
America divided: Federalists and Anti-federalists
No bill of rights, strong gov. -
United States Constitution is ratified (approved)
Constitution is now the gov.
