Eight events

Magna Carta

Jan 1, 1297

Largely viewed as one of the most important legal documents in the history of democracy.

English Bill of Rights

Feb 13, 1689

An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown

Boston massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Royal troops appearing in 1768 caused tension within the American colonies. Five colonists were murdered by British regulars.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

The arrival of three Tea ships startled the townsfolk. In the end the tea aboard these ships were dumped into the bay.

First Continental Congress

Sep 5, 1774

A meeting of officials to discuss and govern over the colonies.

Second Continental Congress

May 10, 1775

The second meeting consisted of their next steps after the battle of Lexington and Concord.

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Outlining and expressing Individual Liberty, rights for each and every person who is an American, laws, the founding fathers.

Shay's Rebellion

Mar 9, 1786

A post-Revolutionary clash between New England farmers and merchants