Story of the Constitution

Common Law develops in England

Sep 17, 1150

Become the basis for fair and constant interpretation of the law in all constitutional systems.

Magna Carta

Sep 17, 1215

A peace treaty between John and his barons.

Parliament Begins

Sep 17, 1295

The legislature of the Kingdom of England

Mayflower Compact

Sep 17, 1620

The first governing document of Plymouth Colony.

The Petition of rights signed

Sep 17, 1628

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

New England Confederation Approved

Sep 17, 1643

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

English Bill of Right

Sep 17, 1689

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

Sep 17, 1754

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

First Continental Congress Meeting

Sep 17, 1774

A meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies.

Second Coninetal Congress

Sep 17, 1775

Was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies.

Declaration Independence Signed

Sep 17, 1776

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

Articles of Confederation

Sep 17, 1781

This document served as the United States first constitution.

Constitution Convention

Sep 17, 1787

To address problems in governing the United States of America.

Federalist Paper

Sep 17, 1788

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

Bill of Rights

Sep 17, 1791

First Ten amendements of the US Constitution