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US Government its roots and beginnings

US Government its roots and beginnings. The Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. What set the stage for the Colonists to Rebel in 1776?. The ideas of the Enlightenment- “right to life , liberty and property”

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US Government its roots and beginnings

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  1. US Government its roots and beginnings The Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation

  2. What set the stage for the Colonists to Rebel in 1776? • The ideas of the Enlightenment- “right to life, liberty and property” • The Great Awakening spiritual revival—all people were equal to God (1730-60) • Albany Plan-(B. Franklin) attempts to unite in 1754 • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense • Heavy taxation on the colonists w/o representation in Parliament

  3. Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776)

  4. The Declaration of Independence July 1776 • 48 delegates met in Philadelphia in July 4, 1776 to discuss whether or not to declare independence. • King George III denied “right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to the colonists • Drafted by Thomas Jefferson

  5. The Declaration of Independence July 1776 • God is the “Supreme Judge of humans and nations” • 27 grievances against the British • The British government responded to the Declaration as “rash and impudent.”

  6. The Declaration of Independence July 1776 • surprised at how quickly the situation in the American colonies had changed. • Recognizing that peaceful reconciliation was impossible, the British government committed to stopping the rebellion forcefully. • The British went on to fight the colonists and be defeated by 1783-securing American independence

  7. Declaration of Independence

  8. Independence Hall

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