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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was a document that was signed between the King of England and his subjects/barrons, to limit his power by law and protect privliges. This document was able to pass a constitutional law based off the English Speaking. The rights that the subject recieved was the protection of private property, rights to a jury trial, as well as freedom based on religious views. -
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact The Mayflower Compact had 41 English colonist sign this document, with the main purpose to stop the arrival of the Pilgrams and Puritans at Plymouth. This was truly the first document that established a structure within the government. http://mayflowerhistory.com/mayflower-compact/ -
Petition of Rights
The Petition of Rights was a statement that was sent by the English Parliament about the Civil liberties. This document was signed by King Charles I who was a parliament member. Some rights that were granted to the people under this petition was that "no freeman may be taken or imprisoned or be disseized of his freehold or liberties, or his free customs, or be outlawed'. -
English Bill of Rights
English Bill of Rights WebsiteThe English Bill of Rights was an Act of Parliment of England which restated the Declaration of the Rights. and put limits on the power of the monarchs, and expressed the rights of Parliament and the people.The people that were involved with the signing f this document was William and Mary, which hel-ped it to become joint sovereigns of England.There were several rights that were established, freedom of speech, Requirement for regular elections in parliament, rights to a peition the monarch. -
Albany Plan of Union
The Albany Plan of Union was created to put the British North American coloines into a condensed government. Benjamin Franklin was the one person that suggested this plan to the world, to create the 13 colonies to achieve that uniformed government. The plan was not accepted right away for the reason the US not wanting to be involved at the time of this proposal. The political cartoon that is associated with this meeting was the phrase "Join or die". -
French and Indian War
Also called the Seven Years War; this war was sparked by France expanding into the Ohio River Valley in the British Colonies. The major players in this war were the France and their Native American allies against Great Britain and their Native American allies. Some of the major battles were the defeat of British at Fort Duquesne, the massacre at Fort William Henry, and the Battle of Quebec. The British won the French and Indian War. This war caused tension between the British and the colonies. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was handwritten by thomas Jefferson, and was held in the State House of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some ideas that were brought up was if they were going to go through with printing paper money. As well as the organization of the militia colonies, which led to the development of the American Continental Army. The last thing that was disscused was George Washington becoming commander and chief of the army. -
King George III Takes Power
King George III inherited the power from his Grandfather George II because his father had already died, making him heir to the throne. As a result of the French and Indian War, Parliament decided to make the colonies pay for the war expenses by taxing the colonies. This created tension between the British and the colonies and led to their revolt against Great Britain. -
Stamp Act
This Act was passed by the British Parliament and it required the colonies to pay taxes on every piece of paper that they used. The colonists revolted with mob violence because they believed it was unconstitutional. -
Boston Massacre
Leading up to this event, tension between the colonists and the British began when the British imposed heavy taxes from the Townshend Act on the colonies. Ever since these taxes were imposed, tensions continued to rise. Five colonists were killed in this uprising by British Regulars. -
Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party VideoThe Boston Tea Party was patriots that protested on a monopoly on the American tea import. During this event around 342 chests of tea were propelled of the ship into the water. the patriots were the main group behind this rebellion. The british response to this event was the development of the Intolerable Acts causing thw British Ports to be shut down. -
Intolerable Acts
The intolerable Acts were purposly put in place due to the Boston Tea Party. There were restriction thats were placed upon the Government of Massachusetts, and the closing of the Boston Harbor. King George III enforced that British officials that have been accused of crimes to be in trial in Britian. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress happened in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, where around 56 delegates from 12 colonies were involed in this event and caused there to be a delaration of rights. Some things that were established during this meeting was a disscusion about the intolerable acts, and Peyton Randolph was elected as the president of the First Continental Congress. -
Lexington and Concord
American Revolution VideoThe Battles of Lexington and Concord were a start to the American Revolution. Sam Adams and John Hancock were mojor leaders/generals for the colonists. Paul Revere was famous for warning the colonists that the British were coming along with some other riders. -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson, Benjaman Franklin, and Ben Franklin were three of the five writers of the Declaration of Independence. This day is recognized as the birth of American Independence from Britain. -
Start of Constitutional Convention
This occured in the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia where state delegates met. George Washington was elected president of this convention. This was established to discuss problems in governing the United States. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was signed by the congress and was then sent out to all 13 states to be ratified. Finally by March 1st 1781 all 13 states were approved.John Hanson was the first president under the Articles of Confederation. The main purpose of this to create a stronger union.
