U.S Government Timeline-SJ

  • Magna Carta
    1215

    Magna Carta

    A document that King John of England was forced to sign in the year 1215. This document limited the power of monarchy and subjected everyone to obey the law including the King.
  • Jamestownes House of Burgesses

    Jamestownes House of Burgesses

    The first democratically elected legislative. A big step in self government.
  • Petition of Right

    Petition of Right

    English constitutional document passed in 1628 to limit the power of monarchies.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    A document that spoke civil and political rights. It established limits on royal power, while also giving lawful rights such as freedom of speech.