1. Birth of the American Republic

2. Britain Becomes a Global Power
Location
England in a position to control trade
Had outposts all around the world
Climate favorable to trade
On winning side of European conflicts
Territory expanded closer to home

3. Colonists Express Discontent
George III-English King
Stamp Act
Passed by England’s Parliament, imposed taxes on items such as newspapers and pamphlets
Taxation w/out Representation
Continental Congress
Met to decide what action to take

4. Declaration of Independence
Document that reflected John Locke’s ideas
“life, liberty, and property”
Right to revolt against unjust governments
Popular sovereignty
All government power comes from the people
Adopted on July 4, 1776

5. Revolution Continues George Washington
Strong military leader
Led American troops through good and bad times
Washington’s men were aided by France, Netherlands, and Spain

6. End of Revolution Treaty of Paris Constitution
1783; ended the war and forced Britain to recognize the independence of the USA
Constitution
1787, established a federal republic; a government run by the people, for the people

7. Enlightenment Influence
Montesquieu
Separation of Powers
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Checks & Balances
U.S. Constitution

8. Enlightenment Influence
Rousseau
Social Contract
Government exists to benefit all, not a privileged few
U.S. Constitution
Allow a government “for the people, by the people”

9. Enlightenment Influence
John Locke
Natural Rights
Government exists to protect those natural rights
U.S. Constitution
How? Bill of Rights
1st 10 Amendments
Protect basic rights such as speech, religion, press

10. VIDEO CLIPS – “The Patriot”
Woods fight scene
Battle of Camden
Patriot Guerilla Warfare-