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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta as known as "The Great CHarter" was an English document quaranteeing basic political rights in England. -
Jamestown
First permenant english settlement in America. -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first democratically-elected legislative body in the British American colonies. -
Fundemental Orders of Connecticut
The Fundemental Orders of Connecticut set structure and powers for the government. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights were an act of Parliment on England. -
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French and Indian War
A war fought between British America and New France -
Decleration on Independence
The Decleration of Independence declared the American colonies independent from Britain. -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower compact was the first form of government in the new colonies.
