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manga carta
created in 1215. charter issued by kind john of England at Runnymede -
Albany plan of union
the Albany plan of union was created in 1754. it was a proposal to create a unified government for the 13 colonies. -
Boston massacre
the boston massacre happened in 1770. it was a street fight between a patriot mob throwing things at British soldiers. -
boston tea party
this occurred in 1773. act of defiance towards the British government by American colonists. -
first continental congress
created in 1774. meeting of delete gates from 12 of the 13 colonies early in the American revolution. -
second continental congress
the second continental congress was formed in 1775. convention of delegates from the 13 colonies soon after warfare in the American revolution war had begun. -
articles of confederation
articles of confederation was adopted in 1777. it was the first constitution of the United States. -
shays rebellion
shays rebellion occurred in 1786. it was an armed uprising that took place in Massachusetts -
Virginia plan
the virginia plan was created in 1787. it was a proposal by virginia delegates for bicameral legislative branch. -
English bill of rights
the English bill of right was created in 1989. it was the English precursor of the constitution.