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The American Revolution in 5minutes &20 seconds.

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At this time the colonists had to fight for their independence from the British (Ruler King George III). After many battles America with the ally, France, won against Britain.  The new government was conducive to progression. People had new freedom and was able to start a new independent country filled with new opportunity.

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Failure of Articles of Confederation

it was too weak

they had to address the situation in the summer of 1787 in Philadelphia

They went to make the Constitution

Reflection of Enlightenment

they used the government terms of the social contract

The three branches of government from Montesqieu

The bill of rights had the basic  human rights of freedom of religion, speech, press and the right of private property

Most of the rights were only executed by white men

Others could not vote

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Enlightenment inspiration

the document showed similarities of John Locke's ideology of the structure of government with human liberty and freedom. Also the right to revolt

The lack of protection and grief that the British had brought them

The American triumph of Saratoga persuaded the French to join. They were old rivals with Britain and helped America with supplies.

Advantages of British

Native American allies (Natives had to maintain and hold on to land that the Britain promised them. They also were able to continue trade)

money

more organized

Disadvantages of Colonists

less military resources

little money

Treaty of Paris

British armies surrendered in Yorktown

American, British, and French diplomats signed the independence of America

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British enforced surprise expensive authority due to their troops being stationed along the frontier. Taxes ( acts) were resented by the colonists.

There was tension resulting in violent clashes (Boston Massacre, Boston tea party)

Influential leaders such as john Adams met in a continental congress to make decisions about courses of action.

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Mercantilism were polices that were enforced by the British so they was protect trade routes and encourage growth in wealth (wasn't widely obeyed by colonists)

*The society of the colonies were filled with diverse groups religions & races. There were differences in regions such as the south and the north. Scales of rich and poor.