Origins of American Government By jkaster Oct 15, 1215 Magna Carta Period: Oct 15, 1215 to Oct 15, 1800 Origins of government Oct 15, 1628 Petition of Right Oct 15, 1636 Great Fundamentals Oct 15, 1639 Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Oct 15, 1690 Two Treatises of Government Oct 15, 1765 Stamp Act Oct 15, 1773 Boston Tea party Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence