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This is the signing of the Magna Carta by King John which went from rule of man to rule of law. -
The first English-speaking representative assembly in North America, established in Jamestown, Virginia. -
A legal agreement signed by 41 adult male passengers on the Mayflower. -
This was a right that was required to be signed by King Charles, and it required the monarchs get parliamentary approval before new taxes. -
Extended conflict between Charles and Parliament erupted into civil war. -
Intellectual movement in the 18th century Europe. Framers of the U.S. Constitution believed in people's natural rights to life, liberty, and property. -
After King Charles had died there was a renewal of conflicts between the parliament and the crown. -
During that same year, the English Bill of Rights was passed. -
Four years later, William and his wife, Mary, were chosen to be the next rulers but had to govern as well according to statutes of Parliament. -
Cut the duty on foreign molasses from 6 to 3 pence per gallon, retained a high duty on foreign refined sugar, and prohibited the importation of all foreign rum. -
Required the colonists to pay a tax, represented by a stamp, on various forms of papers, documents, and playing cards. -
Blamed the king for variety of issues in the colonies. Signed by the delegates to the continental congress. -
British soldiers fired into crowd, killing 5 colonists. -
Revolutionaries dumped British Tea into the harbor -
Colonists were forced to "quarter" or house British troops. -
Delegates aimed to have a confederation in which colonies kept their sovereignty, freedom, and independence. -
Tradition began in the 11th century. -
Established a plan for setting the Northwest territory. -
Massachusetts farmers rebelled over prospect of losing land. -
A meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 14 to September 17.