Story of the Constitution

Common Law

Sep 17, 1150

The Common Law deveelops in Eng,land, which became the basid for fair and constant interpretation of the law in all constiutional systems. It was not written down, but instead was simply understood by people.

The Magna Carta

Sep 17, 1215

The Magna Carter was signed, this ended the total power of English sovereigns.

The Model Parliament

Sep 17, 1295

This was England's first legally elected legislature.

The Mayflower Compact

Sep 17, 1620

The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document in Plymouth.

The Petition of Rights

Sep 17, 1628

The Petition of Rights was produced as a statement of Civil Liberties.

New Confederation

Sep 17, 1643

Delegates from four New England colonies meet to form a New Confederation.

The English Bill of Rights

Sep 17, 1689

The English Bill of Rights was createdd, this stated that the Parliament was the most powerful branch in British government.

Albany Plan of Union

Sep 17, 1754

Delegates were sent to Albany to enact a treaty with several Indian tribes, this was called the Albany Plan Union

First Continental Congress

Sep 17, 1774

Delegates meet at Carpenters Hall to plan a union and seperate from Great Britain.

Second Continetal Congress

Sep 17, 1775

The rough draft of the Declaration of Independence was written.

Declartion of Independence

Sep 17, 1776

The Declartion of Independence was signed

Articles of Confederation

Sep 17, 1781

The Articles of Confederation was created, this document served as the first U.S. Constitution.

Constitution Delegates Meets

Sep 17, 1787

The Constiution was signed by delegates at the Constiutional Convention.

New Confederation

Sep 17, 1788

The Constitution was ratified by 2/3 of the U.S. Delegates.

Bill of Rights

Sep 17, 1791

State legislatures constitute the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution, these are called the Bill of Rights.