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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta declared protection in England against arbitrary acts by the king. -
Mayflower Compact
The pilgrims sign a document claiming the land they settled and pledged their allegiance to the king of England -
Petition of Rights
This petition, passed by parilament, limited the power and authority of the king of England -
Navigation Acts
This act limited the already miniscule trade between the colonies and foreign nations. -
English Bill of Rights
This Bill of rights gave somewhat rights to owners of property. -
Proclamtion of 1763
Prevented migration beyond a set border along the Appalachian Mountains. -
Sugar Act
This act was designed to stop illegal trade of sugar with France and Spain, but greatly damaged the production of sugar. -
Stamp Act
A tax imposed upon nearly all written documents. -
Boston Tea Party
Americans dump tons of British tea into the ocean as an act of revolt against the new tariff. -
Coercive Act
This act weakened trade and authority within America. -
The First Continental Congress
American colonies gathered representatives in the first ever continental congress. -
The First Shots of Concord
An attempt by British forces to seize illegal war supplies, resulting in the first battle of the Revolutionary War. -
The Second Continental Congress
The continental congress gathers again to approve preparations against Britain in a defensive war. -
The Declaration of Independance
America declares it's freedom from Britain.