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The Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina
This form of government was framed by John Locke author of the Essay on the Human Understanding and amended by the Earl of Shaftesbury previously known as Anthony Ashley Cooper. -
The Stamp Act
The law required the use of tax stamps on all legal documents, on certain business agreeements, and on newspapers. -
Boston Massacre
British troops in Boston fired on a jeering crowd, killing five. -
The Tea Act
Launched the final spark to the revolutionary movement in Boston. The act was not intended to raise revenue in the American colonies, and in fact imposed no new taxes. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of men, disguised as Native Americans, boarded three tea shipsin Boston Harbor. -
Declaration of Independence
The Second Continental Congress served as the first government of the United States for five fateful years, from the formal adoption of the D.o.I. -
Amendments 1-10
The first ten amendments "the bill of rights" was published to the public. -
Amdendment 15
No denial of vote because of race, color, or previous enslavement. -
Amendment 19
Women were granted the right to vote in the United States after a very long battle of sexism. -
Amendment 26
The right to vote at 18 was passed after a long fight to have equal rights with older americans.
