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Period: Feb 2, 1200 to
John's timeline
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Feb 2, 1215
Magna Carta
Originally issued by King John of England as a practical solution to the political crisis he faced in 1215. It was the first offical work saying that everyone, including the king is subject to the law. -
Petition of Right
Major English constitutional document.It sets out specific liberties of the subject that the king is prohibited from infringing. -
English Bill of Rights
It was a kind of pre draft to the Declaration. The English Bill of Rights limited the power of the English sovereign -
Albany Plan of Union
The Albany Plan of Union was a proposal to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies. It was suggested by Ben Franklin. -
Boston Massacre
It was a street fight between colonist and British soldiers. Many of the colonist were killed. -
Boston Tea Party
A bunch of citizens snuk on a British ship. They then proceed to throw millions of dollars worth of tea off the boat. -
First Continental Congress
First met in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia.All colonies set delegates except Georgia. -
Second Continental Congress
It was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies. It meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Declaration of Independence
Written mostly by Thomas Jefferson. It established the U.S. as a country. -
Philadelphia Convention
The gathering that drafted the Constitution. All states were asked to send delegates. -
Articles of Confederation
It was the original Constitution. It was replaced by the Constitution in 1789. -
Shay's Rebellion
An armed up riseing. It was fuled by mistreatment from the government. The military was sent in to shut it down. -
New Jersey Plan
It was a proposal for the structure of the U.S. Government presented by William Paterson. Also known as the small state plan. -
Virginia Plan
The virginia plan was a proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch. It was drafted by James maddison.
