Origins of the Constitution By 00830299 Jun 15, 1215 Magna Carta established that the power of the monarchy was not absolute and guaranteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility May 14, 1607 Jamestown The first Colony May 1, 1754 French Indian War Oct 25, 1760 King George III Jan 15, 1763 French indian war Ends Jun 28, 1765 Stamp Act Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Sep 5, 1774 1st Continental congress Apr 19, 1775 Revolutionary war Begins May 10, 1775 2nd Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of independence Nov 15, 1777 Articals of Confederation Oct 19, 1781 Revolutionary war Ends Aug 20, 1786 Shays Rebellion Feb 17, 1787 Constitutional Convention Sep 13, 1788 Ratification of Constitution