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Period: Feb 2, 1200 to
American Revolution
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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is a document barons forced the King to sign. This document protected the barons and was signed by KIng John of England -
Petition of Rights
This is a major English constitutional document. Set out rules the King could not disobey. -
English Bill of Rights
This document is the English version of the Constitution. This also included the Magna Carta. -
Albany Plan of Union
The Albany Plan of Union was a plan to unify the 13 colonies. This was suggested by Thomas Jefferson and it was to form a government of the 13 colonies. -
Boston Massacre
This was when British soldiers fired on citizens. The soldiers killed 5 and injured 6. -
Boston Tea Party
On this night the sons of liberty raided three ships. On these ships the sons threw tea overboard into the harbor. -
First Continental Congress
This was a meeting of twelve of delegates from the 13 colonies. Was called to discuss the intolerable acts passed by British Parliament. -
Second Continental Congress
This was a meeting of delegates from the 13 colonies. Called to discuss the beginning of the Revolutionary War. -
Virginia Plan
This was a proposal for a new branch. This plan was drafted during the time of the constitutional convention. -
Declaration of Independence
This was the document that declared the 13 colonies free from the British. This was accepted July 4th, Independence Day. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution in the U.S.
The Articles of Confederation was adopted November 15 1777 but was ratified March 1 1781. -
Shays Rebellion
This was an armed uprising that occured in Massachusetts. This uprising took place during 1786 and 1787. -
Philadelphia Convention
This was the convention that had the Constitution written up. This convention lasted from May 25 to September 17. -
New Jersey Plan
This was a propasal for the construction of government. This occured during the constitutional convention.
