Birth of the American Republic Chapter 2 Section 3 Notes
Focus Question How did ideas of the Enlightenment lead to the independence and founding of the United States of America (U.S.A.)?
Britain Becomes a Global Power Reasons Location England was favorable to business and commerce
Britain Becomes a Global Power Cont. In 1700’s Britain was on the winning side of European Battles England’s territory was expanded close to home In 1707 England & Wales united with Scotland. English control Ireland
Britain Becomes a Global Power 1760 George III began his 60 yr. Reign He was born in England, spoke English, and loved Britain. He wanted to recover the powers the crown had lost
Britain Becomes a Global Power Cont. Placed his friends in positions within Parliament Many policies proved a bad idea
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The 13 Colonies in the mid 1700’s The colonies were home to diverse religious and ethnic groups Social distinctions were blurred compared to Europe.
The 13 Colonies in the mid 1700’s Wealthy landowners and merchants dominated government Colonist felt entitled to rights as British citizens
Colonist Express Discontent 1765-Stamp Act passed taxing newspapers & pamphlets Colonist protested “No taxation without representation.” 1767-Townshend Acts passed forcing colonist to pay for the expense of maintaining the British Empire.
Colonist Express Discontent Cont. 1770-Boston Massacre. British soldiers fired on a crowd of protesters killing 5. 1773-Colonist protest tax on tea with the Boston Tea Party
Colonist Express Discontent Cont. 1774-Coercive/Intolerable Acts to create economic suffering triggering the assembling of colonies in Philadelphia. This meeting became known as the First Continental Congress.
Colonist Express Discontent Cont. Colonist Declare their Independence April 1775 -War begins with shots at Lexington and Concord. July 4, 1776-Colonist declare their Independence from Great Britain through the Declaration of Independence.
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American Revolution Continues Disadvantages The American cause looked hopeless, 1/3 of colonist were loyalist to England. Americans lacked Military resources, money, and strategic plans
American Revolution Continues Advantages We were fighting on our own soil (thick woods and poor roads) Strong leadership: George Washington
American Revolution Continues France Provides Support 1777-when Americans won the Battle of Saratoga, France joined our cause followed by Netherlands and Spain. 1781-British army surrenders at Yorktown, Virginia. France had blocked the Chesapeake Bay.
American Revolution Continues This allowed Washington's troops to surround the British. 1783-Britain signs Treaty of Paris ending the war and recognizing our independence American Revolution Continues
A New Constitution The Articles of Confederation was Americas 1st Constitution. However leaders got together and drafted the U.S. Constitution in 1787. It established a federal republic with power divided by 3 branches.
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