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It was signed by King John as a solution to the people's protests to his large amount of power. It prevented a civil war by giving the people more rights.
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The petition was sent to King Charles I from Parliament. It gave more rights to people and forced the king to follow them,
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It limited the power of English rulers. It was accepted by King William and Queen Mary of Orange.
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It was suggested by Benjamin Franklin. It helped create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies.
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Five colonists were murdered by British men. It was sparked when British troops were brought to America to enforce taxes.
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It was caused by the Tea Act. Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty boarded three ships and threw 342 chests of tea into the harbor.
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Most colonies sent elected delagates. They wanted to show that America could have an authority similar to England's.
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The Congress decided to create a continental army. They also created the Olive Branch Petition as an appeal to the king of England.
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It stated that the United States were officially their own country and free from England's rule.56 men signed the document.
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It set the foundation for the Constitution that was created later. John Dickinson was the main writer.
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Farmers protested against tax collections and judgements for debt. Daniel Shays led the rebellion.
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George Washington was elected as president of the convention. The Great Compromise helped to establish the base for the new government.
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It was drafted by James Madison. It proposed a strong central government with three branches.
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It attempted to give small states the same amount of power in Congress as the large states. It was presented by William Paterson.
