Jump Start to U.S. History Mini-Unit Tuesday-Thursday: Notes & Video Clips Quiz Friday We are covering the basics of U.S. History to: 1)Preview U.S. History for next year 2)Prepare for STAAR Social Studies Test next year 2) Provide context on how the American Revolution inspired the Texas Revolution

Jamestown 1607 First permanent English settlement in North America Location-along the James River in Virginia

Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson July 4, 1776 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Declared independence from Great Britain which is also sometimes called England.

Declaration of Independence Listed grievances or problems the 13 colonies had with British king, King George III Colonists had unalienable rights (God-given rights that belong to every person) these include: 1.life 2.liberty 3.the pursuit of happiness

U.S. Constitution Written in 1787 In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

U.S. Constitution States the laws and principles of our government Explains how our country should operate…who does what? 3 branches Write these down on 1-3!

James Madison Delegate at the Constitutional Convention Kept VERY detailed notes about the convention Known as the “Father of the U.S. Constitution” for his contributions to the creation of the Constitution.

Bill of Rights First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution These amendments protect our individual rights like: Freedoms of… religion, assembly, press, petition, speech (RAPPS) right to bear arms (own guns) no illegal search and seizure no cruel and unusual punishment

1803 Louisiana Purchase Pres. Thomas Jefferson buys Louisiana from France Doubles the size of the U.S.

The Civil War The war between the North and South Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president