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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta established the principle that the power of the monarchy was not absolute. The purpose was to give the people some freedoms. It only lasted one year. -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was a document created in Plymouth Colony. It was the first set of rules they had. It was made on the ship. -
Petition of Rights
The Petition of Rights created rules and limited the King's power. It stopped certain taxes and prevented citizens from being imprisoned for no reason. -
Navigation Act
The Navigation Act had laws restricting foreign ships and trade between Britain and the colonies. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights limited the power of the king and:
• gave parliament rights
• freedom of speech in parliament
• free elections -
Proclamation of 1763
The proclamation of 1763 banned settlers passed a part of the Appalachian Mountains. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act reduced the tax on sugar and molasses. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a law that made the use of tax stamps required on legal documents, agreements, and newspapers. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that involved throwing tea into the water. -
Coercive Act
The Coercive Act was laws relating to Britains North American colonies. These laws helped cause the revolution. -
First Continental Congress
At the first continental congress, delegates from 12 colonies met to discuss what to do about the coercive act. -
First Shots Fired at Lexington and Concord
The first shots started the battles of Lexington and Concord. -
Second Continental Congress
The second continental congress was a meeting of delegates from all 13 colonies after the war had started. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document that declared the colonies freedom from England.
