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Jun 12, 1215
english magna carta
The magna carta was a document that king John was forced into signing.The king was forced into signing the charter so it can reduce his power that he had as the king of england. -
Mayflower Compact
The mayflower compact was the agreement singned in 1620 by the Pilgrims in Plymouth,MA, to consult each other about laws for the colony and a promise to work together to make it succeed -
English bill of Rights
The english bill of Rights expanded the protection of the rights of English citizens. It served as a model for the American bill of Rights. -
The Great Compromise
The Great compromise created two houses of congress. One based on population (house of Representatives), the other gave equal representation to each state (the Senate). -
Three-fifths Compromise
Three-fifths compromise was permission granted at the constitutional convention to the southern states that they could count 3 of every 5 slaves in their population to determine representation in congress