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Magna Carta
King John was forced to sign this document that stated no king was above the law. This is important because our founding fathers wanted to limit the power of the government so the US citizens would never have to write something like this. -
Mayflower Compact
first agreement of self-government to be made and enforced in America. This is important because it was the first document created for an actual government. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Constitution for the colonial government of Hartford. This is important because it was the first constitution created for the colonies in America. -
English Bill of Rights
declared the rights and liberties of the British people. This is important because our constitution has a bill of rights that states our rights, liberties and freedoms. -
Albany Plan of Union
It was a plan to create one unified government for the thirteen colonies. This is important because this is the first sign of a unified government instead of a separated one. -
French and Indian War
War to gain territory in America. French and Native Americans against the colonists and Great Britain. First thing that happened to strike up rebellion from the colonists. -
First Continental Congress
a meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies that met in Pennsylvania. -
Second Continental Congress
Succeed after the first continental congress. Managed the colonial war effort. -
Declaration of Independence
Announced that the thirteen colonies of America, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as sovereign states. This is important because it's our first act of becoming a independent country. -
Articles of Confederation
Was the first constitution of the United States. It was not ratified until later though. This was important because it stated what laws and rights we wanted -
Shay's Rebellion
was an armed up spring in Massachusetts. -
Virginia Plan
It was a proposal by the Virginia delegates to create a legislative branch. -
New Jersey Plan
Plan for the structure of of the US Government -
Three-fifths Compromise
The slaves would be counted as three-fifths in total when appointing representatives
