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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
[Magna Carta History page](www.history.com/topics)King John of England signed proclaiming liberties to the people. For example due process, freedom of Church, and other ancient liberties were given to the people. -
Mayflower Compact
The first governing document of Plymouth Colony, it was an essence of social contract between settlers and compact rules and regulations. -
Petiton of Right
The Petition of Right was an Act of Parliament that solidified specific liberties of the subject that the King was prohibited from infringing. The petition contained restrictions on non-parliamentary taxation, imprisonment without cause, and restricted use of martial law. This document was signed by King Charles I. -
English Bill of Rights
Mary and William of England signed it. Giving them certain freedoms and ensured a protestent political sumpremacy. Rights such as freedom to petition, no taxation, no standing army, and freedom to the right to hold arms. -
King George III takes power
King George III proclaimed the Proclamtion of 1763. This was used to stabalize relations with North American Indians with the regulations of trade, settlement, and land purchases. It forbid Americans from settling or buying land west of the Appalachiens. -
Albany Plan of Union
Albany Plan of Union was proposed by Benjamin Franklin, it was one of the first proposals for a constitution. Although it never happened, it inspired some aspects of the draft of Articles of Confederation. -
French and Indian War
french and indian war videoFrench and Indian War was between the colonies of Britian, France, and America. Major Battles consist of Battle of Jumonville Olen, Battles of Fort Niagra, and Battle of the Trough. -
Stamp Act
Stamp Act of 1765 taxed stamps on printed material such as legal documents, magizines newspapers, and cards. -
Stamp Act
Stamp ActStamp Act of 1765 taxed stamps on printed material such as legal documents, magazines, newspapers, and cards. -
Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party was a protest by the sons of Liberty against Britain on the new tax regulations. They created by making the intolerable sets which closed by the Boston Parts. -
Intolerable Acts
Intolerable Acts of 1774 were issued in reaction to the Boston Tea Party. The provisions include the Boston Port Act, Massachusetts Government Act, Administration Act of Justice, Quartering Act, and the Quebec Act. -
First Continenial Congress
The First Continental Congress was a convention with the first 12 colonies, held in Philadelphia. It was a response to the Intolerable acts by the coloniel Americans. They appealed to Britian during this conventioin. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the 1st battles of the American Revolutionary war. Major Generals include Barrett, Buttrick, Robinson, and many others. Paul Revere had to warn the villagers of the British Army. -
Second Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia after the American Revolutionary war began. At this meeting the delegates of the 13 colonies raised armies, directed strategies, appointed diplomats, and made formal treaties. The Colonial leaders involved were Benjamin Franklin, Charles Thomson, and John Hancock. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence was announced by the continental Congress of the 1st 13 American colonies. The Colonies regarded themselves as independent states and no longer apart of the British Empire. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was when the British army killed civilians to enforce unpopular laws. The Boston Massacre killed 7 civillian men. There was a growing mistrust among the Britian and American soldiers and the removal of Four regiments. -
Articles of Confederation
The articles of confederation was a pre-constitution created by the 1st 13 colonies. The 1st president under the Articles was John Hanson. -
Constitutional Convention
The constitutional convention took place in Philadelphia, PA to address problems in governing the United States of America following the American Revolutionary War.
