U.S. Government Timeline EC

  • Magna Carta written
    Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta written

    The Magna Carta was written about the English powers and limiting it, as well as, stating that kings also have to abide by the laws.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence declared independence from Britain.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation served as the original constitution, this created a government with limited power.
  • U.S Constitution

    U.S Constitution

    The U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. It was written by James Madison.
  • 10th Amendment Ratified

    10th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that given power to the states and people, if it is not given to the federal government by the Constitution.
  • 1st Amendment ratified

    1st Amendment ratified

    The 1st amendment is the freedom of speech, expression, and religion.
  • 2nd Amendment Ratified

    2nd Amendment Ratified

    The right to bear arms was officially protected.
  • 3rd Amendment Ratified

    3rd Amendment Ratified

    The right to not allow soldiers to live in your home was officially published.
  • 7th Amendment Ratified

    7th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal cases
  • 6th Amendment Ratified

    6th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial with the opportunity for legal assistance is ratified
  • 4th Amendment Ratified

    4th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that prevents unwarranted searches is ratified.
  • 5th Amendment Ratified

    5th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that states you can't be forced to testify, can't be tried twice for the same crime, and must have a due process is ratified.
  • 8th Amendment Ratified

    8th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that prevents insanely high bails and cruel and unusual punishment.
  • 9th Amendment Ratified

    9th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that protects rights that aren't already written in the Constitution or Bill of Rights.
  • 11th Amendment Ratified

    11th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that states federal courts can't hear lawsuits against a state filed by citizens from another state or a foreign country.
  • 12th Amendment Ratified

    12th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment making electors cast separate votes for President and Vice President, ensuring they run as a ticket, preventing ties like the 1800 election.
  • 13th Amendment Ratified

    13th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that abolished slavery.
  • 14th Amendment Ratified

    14th Amendment Ratified

    The amendment that allowed everyone born in the U.S to become a U.S citizen