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Period: Feb 21, 1200 to
Important Documents
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Jun 15, 1215
Magns Carta
A charter signed by King John of England. This limited the King's rule. -
Petition of Right
A major English document that sets out specific liberties of the subject that the king is prohibited from infringing. A result of the Thirty Year War. -
English Bill of Rights
Act passed by the Parliament of England for the basic civil rights of the people. It also limited the King's power. -
Albany Plan of Union
Plan to create a unified government for the thirteen colonies. Suggested by Benjamin Franklin and a delegate from Pennsylvania. -
Boston Massacre
The killing of five colonists by British regulars. Occured from a culmination of tension from British forces arriving to enforce taxes years before. -
Boston Tea Party
A political protest by the Sons of Liberty in which they destroyed tea by dumping it into Boston's harbor. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration that the 13 American colonies regarded themselves as independent, sovereign states. This cut all ruling power from Great Britian over America. -
Articles of Confederation
The first Constitution of the United States of America. Started ratification in 1777 and finished in 1781. -
Shay's Rebellion
Series of protests from 1786-1787 by American farmers. The protests were against taxes and judgements from local and state governments. -
Philadelphia Convention
Convention used to address problems in governing the United States. Was one of the first moves in creating a new government.
