1. American Revolution-The Birth of a Republic
Chapter 22.4

2. *Causes of American Revolution
Majority of the people in Colonial America were from England.
Felt they should have all the same privileges as the English citizens in England
People demanded more involvement in government
Colonist objected to new British policies
Stamp Act (1765): required the purchase of government stamps on newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, playing cards, etc.

3. *Causes of American Revolution
“No taxation without representation”
Colonist saw this as a direct tax and Parliament had no right to tax them in this way because they were not represented in Parliament
People rebelled against the government

4. Key Events Summary of events
Boston Tea Party (1773): Boston Harbor is closed by the British
Lexington and Concord (1775): Beginning of the American Revolution

5. *Key Events & People Declaration of Independence
July 4, 1776 – Independence Day
Written by Thomas Jefferson
Based on John Locke’s ideas that outlined the basic principles of a democratic government.

6. People George Washington Leader of Continental Army
First President of United States
Thomas Paine
Wrote Common Sense

7. *Declaration of Independence
Purpose of government is to protect the rights of individuals “All men are created equal” and “are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights” including “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”

8. Declaration of Independence
To secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, “deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”

9. *American Victory
Treaty of Paris (1783) recognized the United States of America as a fully independent nation.
Able to overthrow a foreign power

10. *Democratic Effects of the American Revolution
1789 the Constitution established the present government of the United States of America
Created a republic with a President
Stated the powers of, and limitations upon the government
separated governmental powers among 3 branches
National and state governments share power
Forms a republic: Government that is ruled by a popularly elected representative not a king

11. *Latin America
The American Revolution inspired most New World colonies of Spain and Portugal to revolt in the early 19th century and achieve independence

12. *In France
The American Revolution inspired the French Revolution by encouraging the French to replace their absolute monarchy
Plus the French aided in the American Revolution therefore spread their ideas back at home.