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Jan 28, 1215
Magna Carta
Charter issued by King John of England at Runnymede. It was a list of rights and privileges. -
Albany Plan of Union
Albany Plan of Union was a proposal to create a unified government for the 13 colonies. Was suggested by Benjamin Franklin. -
Boston Massacre
Sreet fight between a "Patriot Mob" throwing things at British Soldiers. Several Colonists were killed during this even. -
Boston Tea Party
Act of defiance toward the British government by American Colonists. The government in London had given a British company the right to sell tea directly to the colonies, thereby undercutting American merchants. -
First Continental Congress
Meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies early in the American Revolution. Met at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Second Continental Congress
Convention of delegates from the 13 colonies. This happened soon after the American Revolution was had began. -
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation was the first constituion of the United States. It was adopted in the year 1777. -
Shay's Rebellion
Was an armed uprising that took place in Massachusetts. Some historians believe "fundamentally altered the course of United States'. -
Virginia Plan
Proposal by Virginia delegates for bicameral legislative branch. The plan was drafted by James Madison while he waited for a quorum to assemble at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. -
English Bill of Rights
Was an English percursor of the Constitution.Was written as an act of Parliament.
