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Magna Carta
First written in 1215, the Magna Carta was forced into the king of England by the feudal barons to limit his powers. -
Jamestown setteled
The first successful colony in North America. It is named of King James of England. -
Mayflower Compact
The first governing document of Plymouth Colony. It bound them to live civilly. -
Petition of Rights
Major English constitutional document that set out specific rules that the King cannot break. -
English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights was a restatement of the declaration of independence. It lays down limits of powers of powers of the soveriegn and sets out the rights of the people. -
Albany Plan of Union
Proposed by Ben Franklin, the Albany Plan of Union was an early attempt at joining the colonies. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp act was a direct tax imposed on the British Colonies in America. The act stated that all printed material be printed on stamped paper produced by London. -
Boston Massacre
Also known as the Bloody Riot, the Boston Massacre was battle between the civilians and soldiers that ended with the death of five. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest by the people of Boston after official refused to return taxed tea the civilians threw it in the harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
A name used to describe a series of laws passed by the British Parliament. -
First Continental Congress
The First Congress was a collection of delegates from twelve of the thirteen North American Colonies. -
First Continental Congress
Representatives from each colony gathered to discuss their thoughts on the Intolerable Acts. -
American Revolution Begins
The American Revolution occured when North America attempted to break free from the British empire. -
Second Continental Congress
The 2nd Continental Congress was 13 delegates. They managed the colonial war effort and m.oved towards independence -
Declaration of Independence
North America claimed their freedom as a legitamate nation. -
Articles of Confederation
The first constitution of the United States and specified how the government was supposed to work. -
Shay's Rebellion
An armed uprising that took places in Massachusatts. -
Constitution Convention
The Convention held when the constitution was drafted
