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2.3 Birth of the American Republic

I. Reasons for Britains rise to world power

I. Reasons for Britains rise to world power

Location Climate Territorial expansion over seas and at home King George III

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2.3 Birth of the American Republic

I. Reasons for Britains rise to world power

How did Britain Become a Global Power? II. Colonists Express Sadness

II. Colonists Express Sadness Wars put Britain in debt.

Britain taxed colonist to pay off war debt No taxation without representation colonists did not want to be taxed w/out their consent

Britain

and colonists did not get along

Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party

1st

Continental Congress meets to resolve the ongoing issue.

Things get worse!

 Declaration

of Independence (1776)

complains to King George III and Parliament. declares the colonists independence and formed the U.S.

Govt. by the people Individual freedom Right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

The American Revolution

COLONISTS BREAK UP WITH KING OF ENGLAND

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Declaration of Independence
(Something unfair) I. (PREAMBLE) II. (DECLARATION OF NATURAL RIGHTS) III. (LIST OF GRIEVANCES) IV. (RESOLUTION)

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2.3 Birth of the American Republic

III. American Revolution Begins

III. American Revolution Begins

SMALL chance that colonists would win the war Not all Colonists were supportive. Colonists lacked military resources, $, and war strategies. British had lots of trained soldiers, huge fleet, better resources Fighting in their own land Support from France Fighting for freedom Strong leadership ADVANTAGE

DISADVANTAGE

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2.3 Birth of the American Republic

III. American Revolution Begins

IV. Constitution

IV. Constitution
Articles

of Confederation, 1781

Weak one-branch government Power to the states Power of national govt. weak

Constitution,

1787

Created a federal republic, divided powers between federal and state. Separation of powers, 3 branches Checks and balances

Bill

of Rights recognizes that the people have rights the govt. must protect