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Magna Carta
King John was forced into signing the magna carta it took away most of his power and made the parliament more powerful. The Magna Carta is the basis for English citizen's rights.The Magna Carta was drafted by Archbishop Stephen Langton and the most powerful barons of England -
Petition of Rights
Petition of rights of 1628, parliament declared the rights and liberties of the people, assented to by Charles I the beginning of his reign in 1628, and considered a constitutional document second in importance only to Magna Charta. The petition demanded no freeman should pay taxes -
English Bill Of Rights
The English Bill of Rights is a law that was passed by Parliament on December 16, 1689. The English Bill of Rights is considered one of the most important documents that make up the uncodified constitution of England. The constitution is a single document but is a collection of documents written at different times -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. What the stamp act did was it would tax all american colonists every piece of printed paper they used. The money collected by the Stamp Act was to be used to help pay the costs of defending and protecting the American frontier near the Appalachian Mountains. -
Townshend Duties
In 1767 the english parliment cut the British land tax, and to balance the budget Charles Townshend promised that he would tax the Americans to make up the difference. These duties, however, did not have a economic but a political purpose. The money that was collected from these duties were used to pay off British colonial officials. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight between patriots and british troops. A riot began when about 50 citizens attacked a few british soldiers. Irritated by their rebellious behavior the troops fired murdering five men: three on the spot and 2 later died from wounds. The armed troops were trialed and we accused of man slaughter. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act, was passed by Parliament on May 10, 1773. The tea act was not passed to raise revenue but it was put in place so no new taxes were to be placed on the colonists. It was designed because the East India Company was stuguling financially and sold the tea to the colonies at a bargin price. -
1st Continential Congress
On Septemnber 6 1774 - October 26.1774 the represntative of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia. They voted to cut off colonial trade with Great Britain. They also tried to define America's rights, place limits on Parliament's power, and agree on tactics for resisting the aggressive acts of the English Government. -
2nd Continential Congress
The second cotinential congress met in Philadelphia May 10,1775.In committee of the whole the Congress considered the state of the colonies. A full account of recent events in Massachusetts was laid before them; also a letter from the Congress of that province, asking advice as to the form of government to be adopted there, and requesting the Continental Congress to assume control of the army at Cambridge. This second Congress was regarded by the colonists as no longer a committee of conference. -
Common Sense Published
Originally published anonymously, "Common Sense" encoraged independence for the American colonies from Britain. It is considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history. This pamphlet with the help of citizens and leaders supporting the independance lead to the American Revolution. -
Declaration of Independance
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is one of the most cherished documents in the nations history. The representatives met in Philadelphia July 4,1776 and signed the document.
