-
Jun 15, 1215
magna carte
limited the power of the english monarches this was the start of the United States gaining freedom -
Mayflower compact
written by the "saints" to get freedom in the settlements -
Petition of Rights
The petition of rights was formed to limit the kings power -
Navigation act
laws were made to restrict trsde between Britain -
English bill of rights
prohibited a standing army durring peace time -
Sugar Act
act against the taxes of sugar and mollasses -
Stamp act
enforceing that all legal documents must have stamps -
Boston tea party
political protest by the sons of liberty in Boston -
First continental Congress
punished colonists for prolems in boston -
first shots of lexington/concord
battle begins of lexington/concord -
second continental congress
approved the continental congress -
declaration of independence
signed and gained our freedom