The History of Limited Government
Directions: Place these 10 historical events in chronological order. Place the date first
and then the event. The first one is done for you.
Dates: 1215, 1492, 1607, 1619, 1620, 1754-1763, 1763-1775, 1775-1783, 1776, 1781
1. 1215 - King John signs the Magna Carta
Jamestown is settled
Columbus discovers the New World
American Revolution
Discontent in the colonies grows because taxes are being increased without representation
Thomas Jefferson writes the American Declaration of Independence
House of Burgesses
The British surrender, recognizing the USA as a free and independent new nation-state
The Mayflower Compact is signed by the Pilgrims
The French-Indian War
King John signs the Magna Carta