Orgins of the Constitution

By JasmineSmith
  • Jan 28, 1215

    Magna Carta

    The principle that the power of the monarchy was not absolute signed by king john

  • Jamestown Founded

    Colonies developed within that framework of royal control.

  • French&Indian War

    the french and the indians fought the british.

  • King George 3rd

    Came to the throne.

  • Stamp Act

    Imposed a direct tax by the british parliament.

  • Boston Massacre

    A fight between a patriot man and a dquad of british soldiers throwing snowballs and stones

  • Boston Tea Party

    Qrouup of men disquised as native americans boarded 3 tea ships, dumped cargo into the sea.

  • 1st Continental Congress

    Britain responded to the boston tea party.

  • 2nd Continental Congress

    Convention of delegates from the 12 colonies

  • Revolutionary war begins

    British arrived in lexington massachusetts colonial minutmen were waiting for them.

  • Decleration Of Independence

    Most cherished symbol of liberty.

  • Articles Of Confederation

    Plan of government adopted by the continental congress after the american revolution.

  • Ratification Of Constitution

    Formal approval eleven states aqreed to the document within a year.

  • Revolutionary War Ends

    The continental congress ratified preliminary articles of peace.

  • Shays Rebellion

    Armed uprising that took place in central and western massachusetts

  • Constitutional Convention

    A gethering for the purpose of writing a new constitution.