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May 6, 1215
Magna Carta
King John gave land to some higher class people and eexpected them to pay taxes, respect the army, and pay him in return. the nobles felt like he was abusing his time being king. -
Sep 1, 1300
Bicameral parliment
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Glorious Revolution
The events of 1688-89 in England that resulted in the ousting of James II and the establishment of William III and Mary II as joint monarchs Also called Bloodless Revolution -
English Bill of Rights
an act of the Parliment of england whose title is An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown. -
Boston Tea Party
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U.S. declares independence from Britain
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Articles of confederation is approved
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Shays rebellion
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Constitutional convention
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The Great Comprimise
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America divided; Federalist and anti-federalist
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United states constitution is ratified