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U.S. Government Timeline - First Initial Last Initial

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  • 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    King John of England signs the Magna Carta, moving English government from the rule of man to the rule of law.

  • Jamestowne's House of Burgesses

    Jamestowne's House of Burgesses
    The House of Burgesses was the first American experiment in local representative government.

  • Petition of Right

    Petition of Right
    Required monarchs to obtain Parliamentary approval before levying new taxes​

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    Guaranteed free speech and protection from cruel and unusual punishment ​