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Period: Sep 2, 1200 to
Chapter 2 Timeline
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Sep 2, 1215
Magna Carta
Power of the monarchy was not absolute and guarenteed trial by jury and due process of law to the Nobility. -
Petition Of Right
challenged the idea of the divine right of Kings and declared that even the monarch was subject to the laws of land. -
English Bill of RIghts
Prevents abuse of power by English Monarchs -
Boston Massacre
A street fight between the patriots throwing things at the army. Leading to guns being shot and many people dieing -
Boston Tea Party
Colonist Boarded a ship and poured all the tea and threw the boxes of tea into the ocean. -
First Continental Congress
Convention of Delegates from 12 out of 13 colonies. -
Second Continental Congress
Convention of delegates from all 13 colonies. -
Declaration Of independence
A statement saying that the 13 colonies are independent and not under Englands rule -
Shay's rebellion
Clash between New England Farmers and Mechants that tested precarious institutes. -
Virginia Plan
Proposed Strong Central Government of 3 Branches. -
New Jersey Plan
A deep division where the states came to argue the against the Virginia Plan about the Articles of Confederation. -
Philadelphia Convention
Also known as the Federal Convention was a land mark in history
