Formation of the Commonwealth

  • Settlements begin

    Monarchy rules
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    Formation of the Commonwealth

  • Colonist from Great Britain arrive

    Colonists on a mission from the Queen come in search of natural resourses
  • Gold Mines are Discovered

  • British Invasion

    Great Britain wants to take control and sieze all gold mines.
  • Independent Nation (Downfall of the Monarchy)

  • New Government is Established

    Great Britain sends military officials to run the nation
  • Uprising to Overthrow British Rule

  • Independence from Great Britain

  • Constitution is Written

    Local elected officials to etablish laws
  • Growth of Opposition to the Constitution

  • Two Parties are Created

    Federalists v. Collonists
  • New Legislation

    Laws are passed giving both parties equal say with representatives
  • Constitution is amended

  • Meeting of nations

    Nearby nations with similar agricultural resources propose joining together for benefits of numbers
  • Colonists Oppose the joint nations

    Federalists are working on negotiations
  • Treaty with other nations is signed

    Combining/Sharing imports and exports with nearby nations boosts economy
  • Economic boom with neighboring nations

  • Commonwealth of nations is formed

  • Commonwealth grows to include 20 nations

  • Global meeting held with Commonwealth nations present