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Origins of American Government We created Democracy! Kinda/Sorta…

Landmark English Documents The Magna Carta (1215) English nobles require King John to respect their rights to jury trials, due process of law, life, liberty, property The Petition of Right (1628) Challenges idea of Divine Right Kingship Asserts that even monarchs must obey the law The English Bill of Rights (1688) Further limits monarchy’s power and enhances parliament’s Protects individuals against cruel and unusual punishment Landmark English Documents

13 English-American Colonies (1607-1775) Some colonies were more authoritarian than others; all were ultimately under the governance of Parliament and King 13 English-American Colonies (1607-1775)

The Coming of Independence GROWING COLONIAL UNITY Colonies increasingly work together to combat Native Americans, French, improve trade INCREASING SEPARATION FROM BRITAIN Generations of physical distance lead to a sense of independence Extreme frustration over taxation in the aftermath of French & Indian War (1754-’63) The Coming of Independence

Boston Massacre (1770) & Boston Tea Party (1773)

First and Second Continental Congresses (1774-5) Delegates from the colonies meet in Philadelphia Initially vote to refuse all trade with Britain 2nd Congress votes to form a military and serves as de facto US government from 1776-1781 First and Second Continental Congresses (1774-5)

Independence Hall and Second Continental Congress

Declaration of Independence (1776) Thomas Jefferson (1743- 1826) is the primary author 13 colonies announce themselves as sovereign, independent states who intend to work collaboratively to secure their freedom from Britain Declaration of Independence (1776)

Articles of Confederation (1781-1787) The 13 American States’ first attempt at national government: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxUY0IlG2w (6 min) “Today I Found Out” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7FQsCcbD8 (5 min) “Crash Course” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1NTboCDbtk (7 min) “Alternate History Hub” Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution chart Articles of Confederation (1781-1787)