Story of the Constitution

By Sahaywood
  • Sep 17, 1150

    Common Law develops in England

    Become the basis for fair and constant interpretation of the law in all constitutional systems.
  • Sep 17, 1215

    Magna Carta

    A peace treaty between John and his barons.
  • Sep 17, 1295

    Parliament Begins

    The legislature of the Kingdom of England

  • Mayflower Compact

    The first governing document of Plymouth Colony.

  • The Petition of rights signed

    A major English constitutional document that sets out specific liberties of the subject that the king is prohibited from infringing.

  • New England Confederation Approved

    A short-lived military alliance of the English colonies of Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven.

  • English Bill of Right

    The Bill creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances the democratic election and bolsters freedom of speech.

  • Albany Plan of Union

    A plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government.

  • First Continental Congress Meeting

    A meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies.

  • Second Coninetal Congress

    Was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies.

  • Declaration Independence Signed

    To break away from the British and have their own freedom.

  • Articles of Confederation

    This document served as the United States first constitution.

  • Constitution Convention

    To address problems in governing the United States of America.

  • Federalist Paper

    Is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.

  • Bill of Rights

    First Ten amendements of the US Constitution