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First word that comes to mind when you think about the American Revolution?

Was violence the only option for the colonists to gain independence from Britain?

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

AP WORLD HISTORY

Section: The Age of Revolution

Ms. Amundsen

2/24/14

THE AGE OF BRITISH ALLIANCE

Mid 18th century relationship with the colonies

Britain's Dominance French and Indian War 7 Years War

Significance: dominance by global economic imperialism

RISING TENSIONS• Physical Autonomy• Legislative Autonomy• Taxation control• Defense control• Royal salary control

• Britain's Post War Economy• Effects on Colonies

• Sugar Act of 1764• Stamp Act of 1765• Quartering Act of 1765• Townshend Act of 1767• Tea Act of 1773

“NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!”

Quoted By? Britains Bill of Rights in 1689

Taxation Provision An English monarch cannot govern without parliament’s consent. The consent of parliament is required for the implementation of

any new taxes

Colonist Response Boycotts Physically attacking British soldiers

Boston Massacre and the emergence of John Adams Boston Tea Party (1773) 1st Continental Congress (Philadelphia, 1774)

THE SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD: BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD

Boston declared in rebellion in February 1774 following the Boston Tea Party

Lt. William Sutherland “Lay down your arms, you

damned rebels” Shooter

Unknown Official Winner

United States

THE 1ST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS When? Representatives present: Goal: Voting Process: Result:

“The Unanimous Declaration of the 13 united states of America” Based from which political philosopher? Key Points

1. All men are created equal 2. “….they are endowed by their Creator with certain

unaliable Rights.” 3. “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” 4. Social Contact and the consent of the governed

WARTIME IN THE COLONIES Britain's Advantages

Strong government with clear lines of authority Powerful navy Powerful army Large population of colonial loyalists

Divided in ranks Native Americans African Americans

Colonist advantages Distance from Britain Foreign Assistance

Spain, France, and Germany George Washington and guerilla warfare

AFTER THE DUST SETTLED

By 1780 Most of the combat had ceased

Eventual Cease fire under Washington (October 1781) After a 21 day battle at Yorktown, Virginia, the

British officially surrender September 1783

Peace of Paris was signed and Britain formally recognized American independence

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

First set of laws in America after the revolution Main Provisions

Strong state power Weak national power No executive or judicial branch Could not have a national standing army Extremely limited taxation powers Could not amend any provisions in the articles

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Ratification and the Federalist Papers

Federalists James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay Arguments

Anti Federalists Jefferson Arguments

Passed Constitutional Convention in 1788 Officially adopted in 1790 once Rhode Island voted

for ratification Inclusion of the Bill of Rights

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Main Provisions1. Separation of Powers

1. Define

2. Reason

2. Concept of Federalism1. Define

2. Reason

3. Amending the Constitution1. Define

2. Reason

4. Bill of Rights (27 Amendments total)