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Jul 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Established that the power of the monarchy was not absolute and guaranteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility -
Petition of Right
Limited the power of the king. -
English Bill of Rights
List of provisions given to William and Mary to prevent abuse of power. -
Albany Plan of Union
Plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 that aimed to unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes; the plan was turned down by the colonies and the Crown -
Boston Massacre
Five colonists are killed by the British in Boston -
Boston Tea Party
Men dressed as Indians destoryed tea shipments of three ships in protest of Britain. -
First Continental Congress
A meeting of representatives of all the colonies -
Second Continental Congress
Second assembly of colony representatives; effectively started the Revolutionary War -
Declaration of Independence
Document which solidified the colonies separation from England and the formation of the United States of America -
Articles of Confederation
Established "a firm league of friendship" among the States, but allowed few important powers to the central government. -
Shay's Rebellion
Rebellion that made the need for a stronger government clear -
Philidelphia Convention
Convention which ultimately gave executive power to a single individual
