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The Magna Carta
Agreement between King John and a group of English barons because of the uncontrolled taxation and unfair conduct of the king. People that participated in the Magna Carta were King John and Stephen Langton and was taken place in England.
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House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses established the first legislative body that was democratically-elected in North America in Jamestown, Virgina. Governor Yeardley, council and 22 Burgesses that represented 11 plantations all participated.
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The Mayflower Compact
The Compact was the first document to establish self-government by the Plymouth Colony. The colonist agreed to make their own laws to follow and choose their leaders. It was created by William Bradford in Virgina.
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Petition of Rights
Gave "commoners" rights to have a voice in the government. The Petition of Rights was established between King Charles and Parliament in England.
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Enlightenment
Cultural movement from 1650-1700 to encourage the power of reason in order to gain knowledge and improve society. The Europeans started this movement in France and Europe.
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English Bill of Rights
In the United Kindom, the Parliament of Great Britain created the English Bill of Rights to separate powers and limit the powers of the king and queen. It also allows freedom of speech and democratic election.
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Albany Plan
In Albany, New York the purpose of the Albany Plan was for all colonies to join together as a whole under one government. Representatives from six Iroquois Nationals, delegates from most Northern colonies and Benjamin Franklin all participated.
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American Revolutionary War
The purpose was to gain independence from Great Britain to turn the 13 colonies into the United States. Mostly took place in North America and was fought between the Continental Army led by George Washinton against the British empire.
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Stamp Act of Congress
Located in New York City, representatives of American colonies devised an act to protect against British taxation.
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Declaration of Independence
The purpose was to explain to foreign nations why the colonies decided to break away from Great Britain. John Hancock, Charles Thompson, and Benjamin Franklin were the main participants in the signing of the Declaration in Philadelphia.
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The Continental Congress
Patrick Henry, George Washinton, John Adams and John Jay all participated in Philadelphia to have a convention of delegates that represented the 13 colonies in order to become one governing body under the United States.
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Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was created to establish a national government after gaining independence from Great Britain. Took place in Maryland with delegates from New Hampshire, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennisyila, Virginia and South Carolina.
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Commerce of Slave Trade Compromise
Located in Philadelphia, delegates of states that were making a plan for the National government met because the states in the North wanted Congress to have powers monitored and protect slaveholders from banning Congress the power to tax goods from any state.
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Signing of the Constitution
It established the United States national government and gave basic rights and laws for American citizens. Delegates of the Continental Congress which included George Washington participated in Philadelphia.
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The Federalist Papers
Encouraged New York citizens to ratify the United States Consitution. The Federalist Papers first appeared in New York newspapers in 1787-1788 anonymously but was later discovered it was written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay.
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The Bill of Rights
It was established to protect freedom of speech, religion, assembly and the press, restricts the government's right to search and seizure and protects a person's right that is accused of a crime. James Madison and Congress wrote it and it was signed in Philadelphia.
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The 17th Amendment
The 17th Amendment states the Senate of the United States must be made up of 2 Senators within each state. It was proposed by the 62nd Congress in Maryland.
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The Ratification of the 19th Amendment
Granted women the right to vote in the U.S. Led by the National Women Sufferage Association with leaders Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It was ratified in Washington D.C.
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Civil Rights Act of 1957
The bill was to ensure African-Americans the right to vote. The bill was written by Attorney General Herbert Brownell and signed by President Ensiehower in Washington D.C.
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
The purpose was to pass laws to prevent discrimination against race, sex, color, religion or national origin. President Kennedy tried to pass it but Lyndon B. Johnson addressed it after his assassination and was enacted by the 88th U.S Congress in Washington D.C.
History.com Staff. "Civil Rights Act." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2010. Web. 20 June 2017.
