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Period: Jan 1, 1215 to
Important Documents
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Jun 19, 1215
Magna Carta
This was the first document that limited a kings power and protect people. It also became a model for most english documents after then. -
Petition of Rights
This document marked liberties that the king could not infringe. It also restated the validity of the Magna Carta. -
English Bill of Rights
It was a restatement in statutory form of the Declaration of Right. It reflected ideas of thinkers like John Locke -
Albany Plan of Union
Suggested by Benjamin Franklin, was a proposal to create a government for the 13 colonies. -
First Continental Congress
Called together at Carpenters Hall in responce to the Intolerable Acts. Caused a boycot of British goods and an petition against the King. -
Declaration of Independance
This article delcared us our own nation, signifiying a new age to America. For years after it was written it was not taken care of, causing a lot of damage. -
Articles of Confederation
A governing document for the original 13 colonies before being replaced with the Constitution. Each state had equal power under this article. -
Virginia Plan
It was a major revision to the Articles of Confederation. It was made up of 15 revisions. -
New Jersey Plan
Was created in responce to the Virginia Plan. Was opposed by the founders of the Virginia Plan. -
Philadelphia Convention
Legislatures gathered to revise the Articles of Confederation. Ended in the creation of the Constitution.
