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English Bill of Rights
The english Bill of Rights restated many of the rights granted by the magna carta, such as trial by jury. it upheld habeas corpus, the principle that a person cannot be held in prison without being charged with a specific crime. -
Freedom of the Press
The freedom of the press was the right of journalists to publish thetruth without restriction or penalty -
Trial of John Peter Zenger
John Peter Zenger was a publisher of new your weekly journal. But he was charged with libel for publishing statements about the governer. his lawyer argued that articles from zenger are based on fact and, therefore shound not be considered libel. later then he was free -
issue of declaration of independence
continental congress issues declaration of independence -
the Declaration of Independence
brilliant piece of writing. It has four parts, premable, the declaration of natural rights, the list of grievances, and the resolution of independece. -
Battle of Long Island
The british drove washington's troops out of brooklyn. washington had to abandon new york city. -
african american soldiers
reversing his earlier policy, washington permits free african americans to enlist in the continental army -
african american soilders
reversing his earlier policy, washington permits free african americans to enlist in the continental army -
The Battle of Saratoga
the american victory ended the british threat to new england and desroyed british hopes of a easy victory. It marked a major turning point in the war. -
american won battle
americans victory at saratoga marks turning point in war -
france reconizes u.s
france reconizes united states -
british surrender
british troops surrender to americans at battle of yorktown -
The Final Battle
Trapped by american and french forces, the british were forced to surrender at the battle of yourktown -
spain regains florida
spain fought to regain florida -
Writing the constitution
All through the hot summer if 1787, delegates from the states debated the new shape of the US. government. the constitution created a framework for the government of the united states we enjoy today
