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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
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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
A group sent king Charles a letter, and he rejected it. This didn't make them happy. -
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
It was an idea of unifying the 13 colonies. This was suggested by Ben Franklin. -
Boston Massacre
It was when the Americans finally started fighting/rebelling for freedom. Sparked the revolution. -
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
People from all the colonies meet up to talk about issues. They thought of ideas for our country. -
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
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
It was Ratified in 1781, It was the origional constitution, untill people realized how bad it was. -
Shay's Rebellion
It's an uuprising that happened in Massachusetts from 1786-1787. Weapons were involved durring this uprising. -
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
It was a proposal by Virginia for a legislative branch. Plan was drafted by Jame's Madison. -
New Jersey Plan
It was aresponce to the Virginia Plan. This was a thing for small states!
