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Period: Feb 3, 1200 to
Chapter 2
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Feb 3, 1215
Magna Carta
It was known as the Great Charter at Runnymede. It included guarantees of fundamental rights such as trial by jury and due process of law. -
Petition of Right
This is a major english constitutional document. It said that the king wasn't aloud to intervein with the people. -
English Bill of Rights
It prohibited a standing army in peacetime. It had many guarantees such as the right to a fair trial. -
Albany Plan of Union
Franklins plan that proposed the creation of an annual congress of delegates from all 13 colonies. It had the power to raise military and naval forces. -
Boston Massacre
When the British troops in Boston fired on a jeering crowd, killing five. Organized resistance was carried on through Committees of Correspondence. -
First Continental Congress
This was a convention of delegates from twelve to thirteen colonies. They meet to discuss their reponse to the British. -
Second Continental Congross
Each of the 13 colonies sent representatives to the Congress. At once the continental army was created and George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief. -
Virginia Plan
This was a plan that was originaly made by James Madison. It later became known as the Randolph Plan because he wanted to follow fellow Virginian James Madison.
