1. Birth of the American Republic

2. Britain Become a Global Power
In location to control trade
Favorable climate
On the winning side of conflicts
Monopolized slave trade
Wales and Scotland added
George III was eager to recover power for the crown
Set out to reassert royal power
Make parliament follow his will

3. The 13 Colonies Shipyards produced many trade vessels
Attempt to export more than import (mercantilism)
Navigation Act- regulate colonial trade
Not enforced
Smuggling common
Social distinction blurred
Entitled to English citizen rights

4. Colonists Express Discontent
French and Indian war drained Britain's treasury
Colonists pay for wars
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Declaratory Act

5. Colonists Rebel against Britain
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Congressional Congress

6. Colonists Declare Independence
War in Lexington and Concord
Continental Army led by Washington
Colonists determined
Second Continental Congress wrote Declaration of Independence- Jefferson
Popular sovereignty
“right to rebel”

7. The American Revolution Continues
British had more soldiers, huge fleet, more resources
Geography was colonies advantage
British allied with Natives
British offered freedom to slaves

8. France provides Support
Battle of Saratoga
France allies with Americans
Brought ships, supplies and soldiers
Valley forge

9. Treaty of Paris Ends War
French Blockade
Victory at Yorktown
2 years later treaty ends war
America is Independent

10. American Confederacy Articles of Confederation States Ruled themselves
No power for the national government

11. Enlightenment Ideas have Great Impact
Constitutional convention
Social contract
Elected legislature and president
Federal republic
Separation of powers (legislative, executive, judicial)
Bill of Rights

12. Symbol of Freedom Progressive government
Constitution copied and adapted
Enlightenment ideals