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The Birth of the American Republic

Explore the origins of the American Republic, from the establishment of the 13 English colonies to the tensions with Great Britain, leading to protests and the ultimate declaration of independence in 1776. Discover key events like the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and the Continental Congress, where figures like Washington and Jefferson played crucial roles. Learn about the Revolutionary War's turning point at Saratoga, leading to British surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Delve into the Treaty of Paris in 1783, marking the official recognition of U.S. independence.

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The Birth of the American Republic

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  1. The Birth of the American Republic • The original 13 English colonies were set up to provide raw materials to Great Britain. • The Navigation Acts were enforced under Cromwell’s commonwealth. • The colonies had a variety of religions and ethnic groups. • After the 7 years’s War relations between the colonies and England became strained. King George III said pay up

  2. Growing Discontent with Great Britain • Britain imposed old taxes that it had never enforced. The Stamp Act, the Townsend Acts. • The colonists protested against no taxation without representation. • The Boston Massacre in 1770, British troops opened fire on snowball throwers. • In 1773 - The Boston tea Party protested against the Tea Act or a tax on tea. • In April 1775 - Lexington and Concord

  3. Declaring Independence • John Adams, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin all risked their lives to support American independence. • They met in the Continental Congress to vote for independence. • George Washington led the Continental Army and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. ( July 4, 1776) • Best Army vs Rag Tag Revolutionaries

  4. Declaring Independence • The turning point in the Revolutionary War was the battle of Saratoga 1777. The French joined the side of the Americans. • Spain and the Netherlands also joined to help. ( The British win without this help) • 1777 -1778 Brutal winter of Valley Forge. • On October 19, 1781 the British surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. • 1783 - Treaty of Paris was signed and Britain recognized U.S. independence.

  5. THE CONSTITUTION

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