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Following years of escalating tensions between the thirteen American colonies and British rule, including the imposition of taxes without representation and the Boston Massacre, the colonies sought to assert their rights and freedoms.

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September 1774: First Continental Congress

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September 1774: First Continental Congress

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The Continental Congress, a gathering of representatives from the colonies, first met in 1774 to address grievances against British policies and to coordinate a response. This meeting marked the beginning of a collective colonial effort to demand more autonomy.

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Tensions escalated into armed conflict with the battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, considered the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War.

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January 1776: 'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine

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January 1776: 'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine

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Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense,' published in January 1776, argued for independence from Britain, influencing public opinion and the sentiment of colonial leaders towards secession.

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The Continental Congress adopted the Lee Resolution on July 2, 1776, which was the formal declaration of the decision to sever ties with Britain, leading directly to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

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July 4, 1776: Adoption of the Declaration

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July 4, 1776: Adoption of the Declaration

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Drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence was a formal statement justifying the colonies' break from British rule and outlining the principles of freedom and democracy.

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Detailing the colonies' grievances against King George III and declaring their inherent rights, the Declaration emphasized equality, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as foundational principles.

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After its adoption, the Declaration was quickly spread and read aloud across the colonies, rallying support and marking a definitive step in the path toward American independence.

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congress-the legislative or law making branch of federal government

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lower house of U.S congress , reflects the size of each states population

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member of the United states senates ,chosen to preside in absence of the president of the Senate

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runs house of representatives , leader of the largest party In the house and is elected by house every 2 years

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an official count of a population

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the process in which congressional districts are redrawn and the seat are redistributed among states ( my link for the image wont work)

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process of redrawing the lines that define political districts (everytime I would screen shot the wand would move so I couldn't capture the full new map)

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political manipulation electoral boundaries with the intent to create and advantage or for a part.

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power to make law, most powerful branch

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powers not delegated reserved or saved for the state government.

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powers granted to the government , coin money, tax, borrowing money,declare war

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powers are not given to the government but implied by the powers that are given, congress has authority to do whatever is necessary and proper

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a idea for a law that must be passed in order to become a law

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to reject or prohibit actions and laws by other government officials

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a bill submitted to the president which the president chooses to not signing it or vetoing it

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a certain way to obstruct or delay legislation preventing a vote and providing the minority with a opportunity to be heard( longest filibuster was 24 hours and 18 min)

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procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote

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congress can override a veto by passing the act by 2/3 vote in the senate and house

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permanent committee that deal with bills and are established under the house or senate

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a temporary legislative committee , they collect information draft and report legislation.

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committee composed of both house of representatives and senate

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not doing anything with a bill setting it aside

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"the voice of the people because all its members are elected ,representative law making branch of the government in NC

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governing body of mecklenburg county

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legislative body of a city under a mayor council form of government