1215-1800

Mayflower Compact

Nov 11, 1620

The Mayflower Compact was the first ever signed document of the Plymouth Colony. These people rode on the ship called the Mayflower. pg. 38

Stamp Act

Nov 1, 1765

A tax on everything printed to the colonists. It resulted in "taxation without representation." pg. 38

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

When the British fire upon the colonists in Boston, Massachussetts and killed 5 people. The first person killed was Crispus Attucks. pg. 38

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

The Boston Tea Party is when the colonists dumped the tea into the harbor. It was in an effort to rise against the British. pg. 39

Revolutionary War

Apr 15, 1775

The Revolutionary War was the war between the 13 American Colonies and the British Empire for the freedom of the colonies. This is the start of the United States of America. pg. 39

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was a signed document that declared the freedom of the 13 American colonies from the British Empire. It was written by Thomas Jefferson. pg.40

Constitution

Sep 17, 1787

The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the country. It divides the government into 3 branches. pg. 41

Bill of Rights

Sep 25, 1789

The first 10 amendments of the U.S. to the Constitution. They were introduced by James Madison. pg. 41-42