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1764 BCE
Sugar Act
A law enforced by Britain to increase British income by preventing the smuggling of molasses into the American colonies and raising higher taxes and duties. -
1689 BCE
English bill of right
The original Act of the English Parliament that firmly established the principles of frequent parliaments, free elections and freedom of speech within Parliament -
1620 BCE
Mayflower compact
An agreement made between the pilgrims and other passengers on the may flower who formed their own government. -
Jamestown House of Burgess
First elected legislative body in the British American colonies -
Petition Of rights
Was signed by king Charles and included matters of taxation, the application of martial law, imprisonment without trial, and the billeting of troops on civilian households.