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Magna Carter
A charter issued by King John of England. It promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, and limitations on the feudal system. -
Petition of Right
A major English constitutional document. A document that sets out specific liberties of the subject that the king is prohibited from infringing. -
English Bill of Rights
A bill approved by William and Mary of England. It put limitations on legislative system, and gave the Parliament more power to that of the legislative system. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonists by British regulars. The colonists were protesting taxes imposed on by the british. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was the protesting of taxes by the British. Colonists dumped tea from ships into the harbor. -
First Continental Congress
A meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies.They met to discuss options, like British trade. -
Declaraion of Independence
A document confirming our Independence from British control. It was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. -
Virginia Plan
It was a proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch. Plus, it was drafted by James Madison. -
New Jersey Plan
A political structure from America. It led to presidency and federal laws. -
Shay's Rebellion
An armed uprising that took place in Massachusetts. It was a battle against Mass. Courts.
