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Sep 12, 1215
Magna Carta
Origionally issued in Latin. A charter of liberty and political rights obtained from King John of England by his rebellious barons at Runnymede -
Petition of Right
a statement of civil liberties sent by the English Parliament to charles1. Refusal by Parliament to finance the king's unpopular foreign policy had caused his government to exact forced loans and to quarter troops in subjects' houses as an economy measure. -
English Bill of Rights
is an act of the Parliament of England. It lays down limits on the powers of sovereign and sets out the rights of Parliament and rules for freedom of speech in Parliament, the requirement to regular elections to Parliament and the right to petition the monarch without fear of retribution. -
Albany Plan of Union
Proposal from Ben Franklin. He proposed a constitution-like plan that would put all the colonies under one government. -
Boston Massacre
was an incident in which British Army soldiers killed five civilian men and injured six others. Wanted to protect and support crown-appointed colonial officials attempting to enforce unpopular Parliamentary legislation -
Boston Tea Party
political protest against the tax policy of the British government. it controlled the tea imported into the colonies. -
Articles of Confederation
The original constitution of the United States was replaced by the US Constitution. Agreement made my the origional 13 states. -
Shay's Rebellion
This was an armed uprising that took place in central and western Massachusetts. Named after Daniel Shays.
