1200-1800

  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to

    time span

  • Magna Carta
    Feb 4, 1215

    Magna Carta

    It was written so that the king would have less power. If someone in power does something bad, they can be punished.
  • Petition of Right

    Petition of Right

    A group sent king Charles a letter, and he rejected it. This didn't make them happy.
  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights

    English version of the constitsution, along with th Magna Carta. Was founded by the couple Mary and William.
  • Albany Planof Union

    Albany Planof Union

    It was an idea of unifying the 13 colonies. This was suggested by Ben Franklin.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    It was when the Americans finally started fighting/rebelling for freedom. Sparked the revolution.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    The Americans weren't too happy about paying taxes on tea. So, they dumped all of England's tea in thier harbor.
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress

    People from all the colonies meet up to talk about issues. They thought of ideas for our country.
  • Second Contiental Congress

    Second Contiental Congress

    Representitives from the colonies met up one summer to discuss their ideas. This lead to the Declaration of Independence.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    This was whenever us Americans thought it's be a good idea to get away from England. Little did they know, this would spark a huge war
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    It was Ratified in 1781, It was the origional constitution, untill people realized how bad it was.
  • Shay's Rebellion

    Shay's Rebellion

    It's an uuprising that happened in Massachusetts from 1786-1787. Weapons were involved durring this uprising.
  • Philadelphia Convention

    Philadelphia Convention

    55 Men from 12 states showed up to creat a government. Basically everything for America was going to play out well.
  • Virginia Plan

    Virginia Plan

    It was a proposal by Virginia for a legislative branch. Plan was drafted by Jame's Madison.
  • New Jersey Plan

    New Jersey Plan

    It was aresponce to the Virginia Plan. This was a thing for small states!