1. The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution Standard 1.3 Analyze the impact of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution on establishing the ideals of a democratic republic

2. Growth of the Colonies and War Between 1700-1754 colonies grow in population and economic strength French and Indian War British, Americans, & Natives v. the French and Natives Ohio River Valley conflicts British/American forces win, add French land

3. Economic Strains on England Proclamation of 1763 King wants colonies to pay war debt Navigation Acts – colonists frequently smuggled Sugar Act 1764 admiralty courts (British) Stamp Act 1765 protests repealed Townshend Acts 1767 “Redcoat” buildup in 1768 Tea Act 1773 Boston Tea Party Intolerable Acts 1774

4. From Protest to Conflict Lexington and Concord, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775 Patriots v. Loyalists (Tories) Second Continental Congress Becomes US government during Revolution

5. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government. 1.Name the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration. 2.From what source do governments derive their “just powers”? 3.Do you think that the words “all men are created equal” were intended to apply to all human beings? Thought of the Day 1/13/14

6. Writing the Declaration Drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson in the summer of 1776 Revolution fighting already occurring Target audience – Loyalists/Tories and uncommitted colonists Outlines the concepts of democracy and limited government

7. Enlightenment Writers Influence Declaration reflects Enlightenment writers of the day John Locke Social Contract Natural rights – life, liberty, property John Locke

8. Democracy outlined in Declaration “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Government should protect those rights Power of government with the people “right of the people to alter or abolish government” when natural rights are not protected

9. List of grievances with the king Parliament passed unjust laws Colonists had no direct representation in Parliament Limits on colonial trade Unjust use of tariffs Attempt to make colonists pay for French and Indian war debt King George III

10. Main Battles of Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775 Valley Forge Battle of Saratoga, 1777 – TURNING POINT Alliance with France – Weapons, $$, navy French king desired to weaken British, doesn’t believe in democratic ideas Southern Campaigns, 1778-1781 Camden, Cowpens, Kings Mountain in SC Battle of Yorktown, 1781 British surrender

12. Impact of Revolution and Declaration Colonies now become “states” State assemblies gain most power Form laws based on their own needs Northern states – gradual emancipation of slaves, freedom of religion Articles of Confederation Confederation v. Federation National Congress created - very weak Desire to avoid a “king”