chapter 2 timeline

  • Jan 27, 1215

    manga carta

    created in 1215. charter issued by kind john of England at Runnymede
  • Albany plan of union

    Albany plan of union
    the Albany plan of union was created in 1754. it was a proposal to create a unified government for the 13 colonies.
  • Boston massacre

    Boston massacre
    the boston massacre happened in 1770. it was a street fight between a patriot mob throwing things at British soldiers.
  • boston tea party

    this occurred in 1773. act of defiance towards the British government by American colonists.
  • first continental congress

    created in 1774. meeting of delete gates from 12 of the 13 colonies early in the American revolution.
  • second continental congress

    the second continental congress was formed in 1775. convention of delegates from the 13 colonies soon after warfare in the American revolution war had begun.
  • articles of confederation

    articles of confederation
    articles of confederation was adopted in 1777. it was the first constitution of the United States.
  • shays rebellion

    shays rebellion occurred in 1786. it was an armed uprising that took place in Massachusetts
  • Virginia plan

    the virginia plan was created in 1787. it was a proposal by virginia delegates for bicameral legislative branch.
  • English bill of rights

    the English bill of right was created in 1989. it was the English precursor of the constitution.