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magna carta
it was to limit the kings power. It later led to the rule of constitution. -
Jamestown settlement
It was the first settlement in Virgina. It was VIrginas capital until 1699. -
Mayflower Compact
Was the first governing document of the Plymouth Colony. It was the separatist who were fleeing from religious persicution. -
petition of right
it is a english constitutional document that prohibits the King to infringeon specific liberties. -
English Bill of Rights
It limits the power of the crown. It also sets of the rights of Parliament. -
albany plan of union
it placed the British north american colonies under more of a central government. It was never carried out -
Stamp Act
it was a direct tax by British Parliament. It was directed toward British colonies in America. -
boston massacre
Their was 5 people killed. The soldiers fired into a crowd with out orders to do so. -
boston tea party
it was a political protest.they were protesting the british taxing on tea. -
first continetal congress
it was a covention of delegates formo 12 colonies. It was attendended by 56 members but their was only 12 chairs. -
introlerable acts
Series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament. It was linked towards Boston tea Party -
second continental congress
Where 13 delegates met. they moved towards the Decleration of Independence. -
American Revolution
700 british troops where coming and Paul Revere helped notify the Americans with the laterns. it was the 13 colonies breaking form british empire. -
Decleration of Independence
It annoused that the 13 colonies independence. the document was signed by 53 delegates of the Continential Congress. -
articales of confederation
It was the first constitution for the United States. It was later replaced by the constitution -
Shays Rebellion
Its goal was to reform state government. It was later overthrown. -
Philadelphia Convention
Addressed problems in governing the United States of America. Convention was intended to revise the Articles of Confederation. -
Constitution Covection
It was addressing the problems in govnoring the US. It was intedended to revise the Articles of Confederation. -
Conneticut Comprimise
It was also known as the great comprimise of 1787. it retained the bicameral legisalture.