matthew timeline to government

By Delta Frost
  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to

    Timeline

  • Magna Carta
    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

    Glorious Revolution

    Revolution against king.

  • English Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights added.
  • Boston Tea Party protesting Britain’s rule

    Boston Tea Party protesting Britain’s rule

    Mad from taxing, restricting trade with world, and pay from England.
  • U.S. declares independence from Britain

    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

    Shays Rebellion

    Farmers revolt so they don't lose farms.
  • Constitutional Convention

    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

    America divided: Federalists and Anti-federalists

    No bill of rights, strong gov.
  • United States Constitution is ratified (approved)

    United States Constitution is ratified (approved)

    Constitution is now the gov.