CHAPTER 2, SEC.2 —THE BIRTH OF A DEMOCRATIC NATION

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CHAPTER 2, SEC.2 —THE BIRTH OF A DEMOCRATIC NATION CIVICS Mr. Fracker CE 2b

Important First Documents Charters of the Virginia Company of London Gave colonists the same rights as Englishmen Virginia Declaration of Rights Served as the model of the Bill of Rights of the Constitution

The Continental Congresses First Continental Congress: delegates from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia in 1774 Delegates demanded rights be restored King George III refused and applied force (Battle of Lexington & Concord) Second Continental Congress: by 1776, delegates felt that a move to independence was needed Common Sense by Thomas Paine convinced them independence was necessary

Declaration of Independence Declaration was written primarily by Thomas Jefferson Major points: Stated grievances against Britain Declared colonies’ independence from Britain Affirmed rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness) Declared all people are equal under the law

Declaration of Independence (continued) Major Points (continued) Government is based on consent of the governed (people) If govt. is not protecting the rights of the people, they have the right to overthrow it. Ideas came from John Locke

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION First form of national government for the independent states Maintained major powers that resided with individual states

POWERS OF ARTICLES Power to control the army Power to deal with foreign countries on behalf of states

WHAT ARTICLES COULDN’T DO: Demand taxes Enforce laws As a result, this allowed states much freedom – WEAK CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

WEAKNESSES OF ARTICLES No power to tax and enforce laws!!! A passed law needed 9 of 13 votes, and amendments needed all 13

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RESULTS OF WEAKNESSES: No taxes=Congress borrowed lots of money=a lot of debt Individual states levied high taxes on goods

What could be done to solve the problem? State delegates returned to Philadelphia to form a stronger central government Changes to the Articles of Confederation would be made plus a whole lot more!!!

More Documents The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Freedom of religious beliefs & opinions The Constitution & Bill of Rights Established the national government of the U.S. Guaranteed equality with majority rule & minority protection Affirmed dignity & worth of all people Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, &petition,