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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Magna Carta was a doucument that gave people some rights from the king. -
Petition of Right
English constitutional document that sets out specific liberties of the kings subjects . It gave the subjects more freedom -
English Bill Of Rights
The English Bill of Rights gave Britins more power.It also gave an idea to americans to make thier own bill of rights -
Albany Plan of Union
it was was a proposal to create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies. It took place in Albany New York -
Boston Massacre
British troops were sent to Boston to protect and support colonial officials who tried to enforce new laws from the king. In the massacre five men were killed and six injuried -
Boston Tea Party
was a protest by the American people against the tea tax. some americans dressed up as Indians and dumped the Britsh Tea in the water. -
First Continental Congress
meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies to discuss problem. They also descussed how to boycut trade with Britain. -
Second Continental Congress
delegates from the Thirteen Colonies started meeting in the summer of 1775. The mettings were held in Philadelphia. -
Declaration of Independence
Declard that the colonies were no longer a part of Great Britian. -
Articles of Confederation
It was a document signed by the thirteen original colonies. It also established the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution.[ -
Shay's Rebellion
A group of rebels Led by veteran Daniel Shays. He led the group to seize Massachusetts weaponry and overthrow the government. The seize was unsuccessful. -
Philadelphia Convention
addressed problems in governing the United States of America. It was also decited to create a new government rather then fix the old one. -
Virginia Plan
A list of proposels for that included to form a new national government having three branches. -
New Jersey Plan
was a proposal for the structure of the United States Government presented by William Paterson.
