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Period: Sep 8, 1200 to
Chapter 2 Timeline
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Mar 3, 1215
Magna Carta
King John of England agreed, in 1215, to the demands of his barons and authorized that handwritten copies of Magna Carta be prepared on parchment, affixed with his seal, and publicly read throughout the realm. Thus he bound not only himself but his "heirs, for ever" to grant "to all freemen of our kingdom" the rights and liberties the great charter described. With Magna Carta, King John placed himself and England's future sovereigns and magistrates within the rule of law. -
English Bill of Rights
"An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown" It was signed by William of Orange and Mary II. -
Albany Plan of Union
A plan that Benjamin Franklin proposed to Unify the colonies. Delegates from seven of the American colonies were there -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was basically a street fight, where some of the colonists began to attack British soliders by throwing sticks, snowballs and other items at them. The British fired shots into the crowd killing three instantly and hurting eight; two of the eight died later that night. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party is a rebellion of the American people to the British for taxation on the tea. It was were American people threw tea into the harbor -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress met in Carpentar's Hall in Philidelphia.Met to show they were united in determation to combine authority with Great Britain. -
Second Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress met at State House in Philadelphia. They made a continental army and elected George Washington Commander in Chief -
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation was written during the Revolutionary War to make some kind of goverenment for the 13 colonies. The articles made the states and legislature supreme with no executive branch. -
Shay's Rebellion
Is a rebellion by farmers deperate to get paid for service in the Revolutionary War. Daniel Shay was the leader of the leader of the group. -
Virginia Plan
Written by Virginian James Madison. Virginia Plan was basically an outline of what the constitution would be.
