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May 6, 1215
Magna Carter 1215- May 6
The Magna Carta is a document that King John of England (1166 - 1216) was forced into signing. King John was forced into signing the charter because it greatly reduced the power he held as the King of England and allowed for the formation of a powerful parliament. The Magna Carta became the basis for English citizen's rights. -
December 22, 1688- Glorious Revolution
in 1688 Parliament removed King James from power and gave the throne to William and Mary. -
December 16, 1689- English Bill of Rights
Parliament wanted to be sure that no King or Queen could ever try to take back their power and become too powerful. They created the English Bill of Rights. This said only Parliament could make laws, raise taxes, and control the army. -
December 16, 1773 – Boston Tea Party
King John gave land to some higher class people (nobles) and expected them to pay taxes, support the army and obey him in return. The nobles felt like he was abusing his powers and taxing them too much. The make him sign the Magna Carta forcing him to obey the laws and limiting his powers. -
July 4, 1776- U.S. declares independence from Britain
The United States Declaration of Independence is an important document in the history of the United States of America. It was written in 1776 and says that the American colonies were no longer under the rule of Great Britain, but were a new country -
March 1, 1781- Articles of Confederation is approved
a written agreement ratified in 1781 by the thirteen original states; it provided a legal symbol of their union by giving the central government no coercive power over the states or their citizens -
Shays Rebellion- August 1786
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Constitutional convention-May 25 1787
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The great comprimise-
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americans are divied
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US constitution is ratified
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December 12, 1788- United States Constitution is ratified
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. The first three Articles of the Constitution establish the rules and separate powers of the three branches of the federal government: a legislature, the bicameral Congress; an executive branch led by the President; and a federal judiciary headed by the Supreme Court. The last four Articles frame the principle of federalism. The Tenth Amendment confirms its federal characteristics. -
Bicameral parliament created in England- Jan. 1
Henry III met regularly with a group of citizens for advise and help governing. Over time, this group became known as parliament and began making laws for the country. -
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