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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Provided the basis for establishing self-government and addressing the rights of the people. -
Mayflower Compact
Was the first known type of government in America. -
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The Great Awakening
Led by Jonathan Edwards, emphasized importance of having sincere religious feelings, and encourging democratic ideals and thoughts of independence. -
Declaration of Independence
Led by Thomas Jefferson,gives the power of the rule to the people, mostly deals with grievance against the king -
Articles of Confederation
Was the first government of the U.S. and was weak because it did not provide for a national chief executive, had no power to tax, and there was no national currency. -
Constitutional Convention
Led by George Washington, got rid of the Articles of Confederation and wrote a new document -
Great Compromise
Provided for a bicameral legislature with equal representation for the states in one house and representation based on population in another -
Three-Fifths Compromise
Made each slave counted as three-fifths of a person for the purpose of levying taxes and apportioning representatives. -
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Federalist Papers
Was a series of newspaper letters in defense of the Constitution and were written by John Jay, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton. -
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments and their titles are linked to a set of detailed annotations. -
George Washoingtons Farewell Address
George advised his countrymen to avoid foreign elements, a military that was too powerful and political parties tht split people.