1. The American Revolution
Chapter 5, Section 3

2. Terms, People, and Places
James Madison
kept notebooks about the writing of the United States Constitution.
His notes are still used today to find out more about what went on at the Constitutional Convention.
was a philosopher, scientist, and legislator.
The government created by the Constitution was a
In this system of government, the nation has a great deal of power but the states and the individuals have influence as well.
Benjamin Franklin
Federal Republic.

3. Key People A leader of the Continental Congress
John Adams AND OR George Washington
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson

4. Main Ideas When George III became King of Great Britain in 1760, he
decided to reassert the powers of the crown.
He established settlements in the West Indies, North America and India. This allowed for huge British expansion.
The French and Indian War led to colonists’ dissatisfaction because
Colonists had to pay higher taxes to pay for the war effort.

5. The year 1776 is considered the United States’ birthday because
The Declaration of Independence was adopted.
The British didn’t formally agree to America’s independence until the Treaty of Paris in 1781.
Montesquieu’s idea that influenced the United States Constitution was
The separation of powers.
The 3 branches of government were created to ensure that no one person could gain too much power (like the absolute monarchs of the past!)

6. The purpose of the bill of rights is
To recognize that people have rights that the government must protect.
The Bill of Rights:
-freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
-right to bear arms
-forbids housing soldiers in private homes
-forbids unreasonable searches
-forbids punishment without due process of law
-right to a speedy and public trial
-right to a jury trial for civil cases over $20
-forbids cruel and unusual punishment
-civil rights are not restricted to those listed
-power not given to the nation belongs to the states and the people