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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Magna Carta Libertatum or is an Angevin charter originally issued in Latin in June 1215. It was sealed under oath by King John at Runnymede, on the bank of the River Thames near Windsor, England at June 15, 1215. This is significant because this was the first document forced onto the king of Egland attempting to limit his powers.No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled. -
Mayflower Compact
It is important becauseThe Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. It stated that the colonists would abide by the rules in order to survive in the colony. -
Petition of Rights
The Petition of Right declares that Englishmen have various "rights and liberties", and provides that no person should be forced to provide a gift, loan or tax without an Act of Parliament. Charles I is the one who signed the bill. It's important because it gives the people actual rights and privlages. -
English Bill of Rights
It lays down limits on the powers of the crown and sets out the rights of Parliament and rules for freedom of speech in Parliament, the requirement for regular elections to Parliament and the right to petition the monarch without fear of retribution. William and Mary signed this document. This again gave the people the right to speak out without punishment. -
French and Indian War
It was between British America and New France. The battle of Jumonvile glen was known as the opening battle. There was no clear winner of the war. It ended with the result of the Treaty of Paris. -
Albany Plan of Union
It was intented to create a government for the 13 colonies. It was suggested by Benjamin Franklin. It never happened because the British representitives rejected the plan. The cartoon is called "Join or Die" created by Ben Franklin. -
King George III takes power
The colonies never asked the British for help during this time although they recieved help. King George thought that the Americans would listen to the king. He was wrong, the Americans have enjoyed to much freedom already and wouldnt give in. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed in 1765 and required people to pay taxes on all pieces of paper that were printed. Some of the items that were passed were licenses, legal documents, a ship's papers, and playing cards. The colonial leaders were angry and protested against this act. -
Boston Massacre
The British soilders killed five civillians and injured 6 other people. The Massachuessets Bay was a major shipping port then the Townshend Acts were placed on the colonists. They then callef for a boycott of merchants importing the affected goods. -
Boston Tea Party
It was a key event in the growth of the American Revolution. It was the communication of a resistence movement against the Tea Act. "No taxiation without representaion". Parliment responded with the Intolerable Acts. -
Intolerable Acts
This was made due to the Boston Tea Party. They were punishing the colonists for throwing all of the tea into the harbor. The Boston Port Act: Closed the port of Boston. The Massachuesettes Government Act: The Massachueseete government didnt exsist. Administration of Justice Act: Allowed the judge to send defendent to Britain for a "fair" trial. Quatering Act: Allowed the British to take anyone from your home for supplies. -
First Continental Congress
The convention was held in Philidelphia, PA. The major personalitites involved were: Sam Adams, John Adams, Patrick Henry and Henry Middleton. The colonies boycotted the British goods and started the 2nd Continental Congress. -
Second Contintal Congress
This took place in Philidelphia, PA. By raising armies, directing strategy, appointing diplomats, and making formal treaties, the Congress acted as the de facto national government of what became the United States. Most important members were: Ben Franklin, John Hancock, Henry Middleton, Thomas Jefferson and Peyton Randolph. -
Lexington And Concord
Result, Boston was surrounded. Important military leaders are Francis Smith and John Pitcairn. Paul Revere road his horse to tell everyone the british were coming by land -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson was the one who wrote the original draft. Three most important parts were: Rights for man, grievances against the king and formal claim of indeoendence -
Articles of Confederation
John Hanson was the president after the Articles of Confederation. The new Constitution provided for a much stronger national government with a chief executive (the president), courts, and taxing powers. Federalists thought it was to weak for the government. The government lacked taxing authority, They wanted a government that would give land grants. -
The Treaty of Paris
Ben Franklin, John Adams, John Jay, Henry Laurens and William Franklin represented the United States. Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. North Carolina tried to claim portions of what is now Tennessee, while Virginia tried to claim land that is now part of Michigan. The British finally recognized the Treaty of Versailles. -
Start of The Constitutional Convention
only five states—Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia—sent delegates to Annapolis on September 11, 1786, which rendered the talks ineffective because any amendment to the Articles of Confederation required the agreement of all 13 states. They were to discuss trade regulation.
