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Period: Feb 2, 1200 to
Wilderman Timeline
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Feb 2, 1215
Magna Carta
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. -
Petition of Right
The petition was sent to King Charles I from Parliament. It gave more rights to people and forced the king to follow them, -
English Bill of Rights
It limited the power of English rulers. It was accepted by King William and Queen Mary of Orange. -
Albany Plan of Union
It was suggested by Benjamin Franklin. It helped create a unified government for the Thirteen Colonies. -
Boston Massacre
Five colonists were murdered by British men. It was sparked when British troops were brought to America to enforce taxes. -
Boston Tea Party
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. -
First Continental Congress
Most colonies sent elected delagates. They wanted to show that America could have an authority similar to England's. -
Second Continental Congress
The Congress decided to create a continental army. They also created the Olive Branch Petition as an appeal to the king of England. -
Declaraion of Independence
It stated that the United States were officially their own country and free from England's rule.56 men signed the document. -
Articles of Confederation
It set the foundation for the Constitution that was created later. John Dickinson was the main writer. -
Shay's Rebellion
Farmers protested against tax collections and judgements for debt. Daniel Shays led the rebellion. -
Philadelphia Convention
George Washington was elected as president of the convention. The Great Compromise helped to establish the base for the new government. -
Virginia Plan
It was drafted by James Madison. It proposed a strong central government with three branches. -
New Jersey Plan
It attempted to give small states the same amount of power in Congress as the large states. It was presented by William Paterson.
