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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
"great charter of liberty" It was a peace making document and the foundation of freedom. -
Jan 10, 1295
Parliment Begins
The establishment of 3 branches of goverment; -
House of Burgesses
Colonist decided to self gorn when they moved away from the king. -
Mayflower Compact
First governing document and established seperation from the king to begin democracy and religous freedom. -
Glorious Revolution
King James was overthrown for trying to revive anti-catholic laws. -
English Bill of Rights
The cabinet was restored and power was restored to the monarch. -
Common Law
Unwritten laws based on verbal decisions expected to be followed. -
Stamp Act
Bid to tax American colonies on legal and commercial documents to receive an official stamp. -
Intolerable Acts
"Wake up call" England comes to the colonies trying to take over the goverment. -
First Continental Congress
Some people wanted to stay with the king but leave the Parliment to elect representatives to make laws. (which started the war) -
Second Continental Congress
The congress of the colonies adapted the declaration to act as a goverment during the war. -
Articles of Confederation
United States first constitution agreement to 13 colonies a confederation of sovereign state. -
Shay's Rebellion
It paved the way for the constitution. The first people rebelled because they weren't heard! It ended in a tax relief... -
Constitutional Convention
Gave a stable democracy. -
Great Compromises
The Virginia and New Jersey Plan work to make a 2 branch legislature. -
Federalist Papers
A outlined form of goverment during the war. -
Ratified Constitution
Convention of the 13 colonies. -
Bill of Rights
Document to protect free speech and overall freedom in America
