Revolutions and Rebellion “They were Dreamers.”

What’s Yo Dream? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIl-h6IQKn0

George “Freakin’ Washington… dreamer? Dreaming and the Power of Restraint Tribute to American independence

What do these Documents mean. What does it mean to be an ”AMERICAN” What do these Documents mean? What does it mean to be an ”AMERICAN”? How do these two things tie together?

This is madness…not for 2500 years have people tried to govern themselves.

Declaration of Independence Birth certificate of our nation List of Grievances against King George III not the British people Took years of abuses to actually be thought of…a last resort. The people in America were loyal “go getters”

The Declaration of Independence

What does signing this document truly mean? Jefferso

A Call To Arms

American Revolution 1776-1783 Colonial Insurrection? Boston “Massacre” (Colonial Terrorists?) Bunker Hill Lexington “Shot Heard Around the World” and Concord Valley Forge Battle of Trenton

The Shot

Were they Patriots (traitors) or terrorists Were they Patriots (traitors) or terrorists? What distinguishes between the two?

Revolutionary News Clip

Not Since Rome!(2267 years!) The Roman Republic From 753 to 509BC, Rome was ruled by Kings. It then became a Republic because the people of Rome didn't like the way that King Tarquinius had ruled: they said he was a TYRANT (Nasty and greedy man).  The REPUBLIC (a country without a King or Emperor) was set up to make sure that there weren't any more Tyrants in charge of Rome. In the Republic there were different parts of the Government. The Three main parts of the government were the Senate, the consuls and the Assemblies.

The U.S. Constitution’s Forgotten sister? or How about the sister they left at the mall?

There’s more if you’re bored on a Saturday. The Articles of Confederation Agreed to by Congress November 15, 1777; ratified and in force, March 1, 1781. Preamble To all to whom these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Delegates of the States affixed to our Names send greeting. Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union between the States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Article I. The Stile of this Confederacy shall be "The United States of America." Article II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. Article III. The said States hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretense whatever. There’s more if you’re bored on a Saturday.

Drawbacks(?) to the Articles -It did not get ratified for three and one half years. -We thought “Patriotism” would carry us through the War. -No President (executive) -States were sovereign… coin money, peace treaties -It took nine states to agree to do anything. -It took all 13 to change the articles -The Articles addressed only the states (not “people”)

Peace Treaty of Paris 1783 Ends the Revolution with Britain. Britain thought we would never last. Articles of the Confederation proved to most it had extreme flaws. Britain was just waiting to step back onto the soil. (They did in 1812-uninvited by the way)

A Republic John Wayne--Republic

Two things to do in life The right thing…and you’re living The wrong thing… and you’re as dead as a beaver hat. Morality was the underlying requirement of the Republic’s longevity.

The Fall Of Rome’s Republic -Punic Wars and Roman conquest outside of Italy. -Massive importation of slaves and loss of border control -Face of Roman life was changing far more rapidly than the governing body could deal with. -Political infighting was and always would be a common trait in any system, but even the greatest of Romans like Scipio Africanus, fell victim to the whims of politician -Social instability that resulted from inequities in the class system gave way to rise of demagogues. -Only the Centurians were allowed to keep weapons, the common man no longer could.

How can we as Americans transmit the importance of these “old” documents to the next generation? Can swag alone get it done? Can we still be dreamers? James madison

School House Rocks-Fireworks School house rock fireworks

Jib Jab-Founders Rap Jib jab founders rap

What about now. Aren’t we still free What about now? Aren’t we still free? I don’t care what they do… Just leave me alone.

I don’t care…or do I? 3 freedoms you lost this week-Judge Nap

Maybe they’re watching we dreamers now.