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Documents and events that helped develop democracy in America.

Created by luXiiBURR on Oct 15, 2010

Last updated: 10/20/10 at 10:23 AM

• Declaration of Independence
  Jul 1, 1776

  Created and written by Thomas Jefferson, the significance of this document was to recognize United States independence from Britain. It also protected human rights and it still does to this very day.

• Second Continental Congress
  Apr 9, 1775

  This congress had formed right after the American Revolutionary War had begun. It was considered an aftermath of the First Continental Congress although its purpose was to move towards independence.

• First Continental Congress
  Sep 5, 1774

  This group consisted of all the delegates from all colonies, excluding Georgia. It's purpose was to speak on grievances against the British colony.

• Writs of Assistance
  1763

• Treaty of Paris Proclamation Line
  1763

  This document banned all settlement and migration west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Social Contract Theory
  1762

  This was created by a group of people who existed when there was no government. They all decided to give up a portion of their freedom in order to develop an organized society.

• English Bill of Rights
  Dec 16, 1689

  These set of rights held the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution. It was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was written by James Madison.

• Navigation Acts
  1660

  The British tried to keep trade in England and support mercantilism, but the Colonial Response was not effective.

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
  Jan 14, 1639

  Created by a group of pilgrims who were punished for their religious beliefs. Once they were released, they moved to Connecticut and published the Fundamental Orders which was known to be the first written constitution.

• Mayflower Compact
  Nov 1620

  This group consisted of 41 male members. It was signed in 1620 on the Mayflower ship. This document created the first American settlement.

• Virginia House of Burgesses
  Jul 30, 1619

  It was the very first government group in the American colonies.They met once a year and created laws.

• Magna Carter
  1215

  Archbishop Stephen Langton created the Magna Carta, but King John was forced to sign the document due to his high power over the country of England. It symbolized the 37 laws of England.