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Period: Feb 2, 1200 to
Enlightenment period
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Feb 2, 1215
Magna Carta
The Great Charter approved by King John of England in 1215. It limited royal power and established certain rights of English freeman. -
Petition of Rights
A document stating what rights the people have. It also states what the King is prohibited from doing/changing. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights is an English precursor of the Constitution.It limited the power of the English sovereign, and was written as an act of Parliament. -
Albany Plan of Union
Proposal to help unify the Thirteen colonies. Benjami Franklin suggested it in Albany, New York. -
Boson Massacre
The killing of 5 colonist by British regulars on March 5. This essentially lead to a revolt. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of colonists protested by attacking merchant ships in Boston Harbor. In retaliation, the British close the port, and inflict even harsher penalties. -
First Continental Congress
A meeting held between 12 of the 13 colonies. It was held in Pennsylvania early in the Revolution. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that started meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Soon after warfare in the American Revolutionary War had begun -
Declaration of Independence
The declaring of the freedom from Britain. Signed by some of the most important political figures of the time.This day is celebrated on July 4 every year. -
Articles of Confederation
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. However, ratification of the Articles of Confederation by all thirteen states did not occur until March 1, 1781 -
Shay's Rebellion
An armed uprising that took place in Massachusetts. It was held by farmers uset by rising taxes. -
Virginia Plan
The Virginia Plan was a proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch. The plan was drafted by James Madison while he waited for a quorum to assemble at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. -
Philedelphia Convention
55 people from 12 states met to discuss governing the United States. Here they revised the Articles of Confederation. -
The New Jersey Plan
A suggested structural plan on how to govern the United States. It was proposed by William Paterson.
