Timeline: The Declaration of Independence - A Revolutionary Document by Mayerli Cruz Garcia

Early 1770s: Rising Tensions

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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.

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.

April 19, 1775: Lexington and Concord

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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.

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.

July 2, 1776: Lee Resolution Passed

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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.

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.

The Ideals of the Declaration

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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.

The Impact of the Declaration

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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.

congress

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congress-the legislative or law making branch of federal government

house of representatives

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

President Pro Tempore

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

Speaker of the House

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

Census

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an official count of a population

reapportionment

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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)

Redistricting

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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)

Gerrymandering

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

Legislation

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power to make law, most powerful branch

Reserved powers

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powers not delegated reserved or saved for the state government.

Delegated powers

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

Implied Powers

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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

bill

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

veto

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to reject or prohibit actions and laws by other government officials

Pocket veto

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

Filibuster

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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)

cloture

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procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote

veto override

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

standing committees

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

Select committees

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

Joint committees

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committee composed of both house of representatives and senate

Pigeonholing

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not doing anything with a bill setting it aside

North Carolina General Assembly

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

Mecklenburg County Commission

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governing body of mecklenburg county

Charlotte City Council

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

old map

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