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May 6, 1215
Magna Carta
King John gave land to some higher class people (nobles) and expected them to pay taxes, support the army and obey him in return. The nobles felt like he was abusing his powers and taxing them too much. The make him sign the Magna Carta forcing him to obey the laws and limiting his powers. -
Jan 1, 1300
Bicameral parliament
Henry III met regularly with a group of citizens for advise and help governing. Over time, this group became known as parliament and began making laws for the country. -
Glorious Revolution
In 1688 Parliament removed King James from power and gave the throne to William and Mary. -
English Bill of Rights
Parliament wanted to be sure that no King or Queen could ever try to take back their power and become too powerful. They created the English Bill of Rights. This said only Parliament could make laws, raise taxes, and control the army -
Boston Tea Party protesting Britain’s rule (give 3 reasons why they were mad)
A group of men through boxes of tea into the ocean because they hated the taxes, forced to trade with Britain, and were forced to to house and feed britain soldiers. -
U.S. declares independence from Britain!
The U.S. signes the Declaration of Independence and are now free from Britain rule! -
Shays Rebellion (date unknown)
This is when the government started taking land from farmers and others because they can't pay the taxes to keep their land. -
Articles of Confederation is approved
The Articals of Confederation were signed but the document had many flaws such as it said that the federal government couldnt tax, sates didnt have to follow laws or treaties, and there were no executive branch. -
Constitutional Convention
A meeting called to fix the constitution. -
The Great Compromise
Senate- representation equal, like the New Jersey plan suggested.
House of Representatives- representation is based on population, like the Virginia Plan suggested. -
America divided: Federalists and Anti-federalists
Federalsist- A person that wants to keep the constitution.
Anti-Federalsit- A person that dosnt want to go with the constitution. -
United States Constitution is ratified (approved)
The constitution is new and approved!
