2. French and Indian War Britain helped colonists defeat French in war Britain needed money to pay for war expenses Taxed colonists, restricted settlements and limited self-govt.

3. Exports & Imports: 1768-1783

4. The Declaration of Independence Benjamin Franklin John Adams Robert R. Livingston Roger Sherman Thomas Jefferson Drafted By:

5. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft

6. Adopted on July 4, 1776

7. Influences on The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution John Locke Montesquieu Voltaire Three Branches of Gov’t Natural Rights “life liberty and property.“ Social Contract Consent of the Governed “separation of powers” Three Branches of Gov’t check and balances “life liberty and property." "all men are created equal“ freedom of religion, freedom of expression, separation of church and state

8. Military Strategies Attrition [the British had a long supply line]. Guerilla tactics [fight an insurgent war  you don’t have to win a battle, just wear the British down] Make an alliance with one of Britain’s enemies. The AmericansThe British Break the colonies in half by getting between the North & the South Blockade the ports to prevent the flow of goods and supplies from an ally. “Divide and Conquer”  use the Loyalists.

9. Cornwallis’ Surrender at Yorktown: Painted by John Trumbull, 1797 “The World Turned Upside Down!”

10. North America After the Treaty of Paris, 1783

11. American Exports, To & From Britain: 1783-1789