Creation of the American timeline

By Gabyandjasminegovperiod2
  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    Who: Barons and King John
    What: It was a document Barons forced the King to sign to limit the kings power
    Where: England
    Why: Barons was very worried about King John abusing his power and making any random law he wanted

  • The Petition of Rights

    The Petition of Rights
    Who: Parliament
    What: It limited the Kings power an challenged the idea of divine rights
    Where: England
    Why: It not only limits the presidents power now but also if a law wants to be passed he does ot have complete power of deciding if it can pass; the three branches contribute to the deciding

  • The English Bill of Rights

    The English Bill of Rights
    Who: William and Mary
    What: It prohibits a standing army in peacetime except with the acceptance of parliament
    Where: England
    Why: It guarantees a right to a fair trial and freedom from excessive bail, along with unusual punishment

  • The American Revolution

    The American Revolution
    Who:American colonist
    What: Colonist who wanted to break away from Britain because of unfair taxes
    Where:America/Colonies
    Why: The early American colonists were unhappy with all the taxes they were getting

  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence
    Who: The founding fathers
    What: America was declaring its independence from Great Britain
    Where: Philadelphia
    Why: The colonists no longer wated to be rules by a king who lived very far away

  • The Articles of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation
    Who: Richard Henry Lee
    What: It established a firm league of friendship among the states
    where:American Colonies
    why:It contributed to the American government because each style kept its sovereignty, freedom, and independence

  • The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment
    Who: Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire
    What: It was a period in the history of western thought and culture that had dramatic revolutions in science, philosophy.
    Where: England
    Why: A lot of people began to move away from religion and they started to focus and study other things.

  • The Virginia Plan

    The Virginia Plan
    Who: James Madison
    What: It proposed to have 3 branches of government, bicameral, popular vote for House, House picks Senate, etc
    Where: America
    Why: It helped establish the governemt because it separated it into the three branches. They helped us write, pass, and make sure they are just.