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American Revolution
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American Discontent The 13 Colonies
Boston, New York, & Philadelphia Britain wanted the colonies to pay taxes Colonists cried “No Taxation, Without Representation”
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American Discontent Violence
Boston Massacre – British soldiers killed 5 protesters Boston Tea Party – Colonists threw tea into the harbor
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American Discontent Congress set up a Continental Army led by George Washington Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence It declared popular sovereignty
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American Discontent July 4, 1776 – America becomes independent
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The American Revolution Begins
The British had professional soldiers, a huge fleet of ships, and lots of money 1/3 of the Colonists were Loyalist
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The Long Struggle to Victory
The Colonies had little money But they were fighting for their land!
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The Long Struggle to Victory
Colonies had France, Spain and the Netherlands as Allies 1781 – The Treaty of Paris was signed and the war ended
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A New Constitution 1787 – The Constitution was created
Created a federal republic Power divided between national and state government
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A New Constitution Three branches of government
Legislative, executive, and judicial Bill of Rights – first 10 Amendments in the constitutions
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A New Constitution These include – freedom of religion, speech and press
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