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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
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Sep 6, 1215
Magna Carta
First Document Kin of Eng. was forced to use. It limited his powers. -
Petition of Right
Stated everything the King wasn't allowed to do. Restricts on taxes, inprisonment, martial law, and forced billeting of soldiers. -
English Bill of Rights
Set of rules and rights for everyone. Still used -
Albany Plan of Union
General government be administered by a President-General, to be appointed and supported by the crown. A Grand Council, to be chosen by the representatives of the people of the several Colonies met in their respective assemblies -
Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonists by British regulars -
Boston Tea Party
America went on Strike against Britain. Americans threw all the tea into the harbor. -
First Continental Congress
People from all 13 colonies respond to passage of Coercive Acts. 56 members appointed -
Second Continental Congress
When the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence was written -
Declaration of Independance
Announced that 13 colonies would become seperate states. Stated that they were no longer part of the British Empire. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were adopted. "First" Constitution -
Shay's Rebellion
Named after Daniel Shay. Brought on by financial difficulties from post-war economic depression -
Virginia Plan
"Randolph Plan". Set for overall agenda for debate. -
New Jersey Plan
"Small State Plan". We need two houses of congress, both elected by the people -
Philadelphia Convention
Addressed problems governing United States. The result was the creation of U.S. Constitution.
