1. American Revolution Summary

2. Causes of the Revolution  Belief that rights were being violated  Desire for self-government  The Americans declared independence in the Declaration of Independence, expressing ideas about liberty, equality, and democracy.

3. Leadership  George Washington Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Commander in Chief of the Continental Army First President of the U.S. First President of the U.S. The Father of our Country! The Father of our Country!

4. Leadership  Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of Independence Author of the Declaration of Independence 1 st Secretary of State and 3 rd President of the U.S. 1 st Secretary of State and 3 rd President of the U.S. Represented the common man to the new government Represented the common man to the new government

5. Leadership  Ben Franklin “Man of all season,” (writer, scientist, inventor) “Man of all season,” (writer, scientist, inventor) His diplomatic skills were instrumental in bringing France into the war as an ally His diplomatic skills were instrumental in bringing France into the war as an ally His presence added legitimacy to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 His presence added legitimacy to the Constitutional Convention in 1787

6. Leadership  James Madison The Father of the U.S. Constitution The Father of the U.S. Constitution

7. Leadership  Alexander Hamilton Primary author of the Federalist Papers Primary author of the Federalist Papers 1 st Secretary of Treasury 1 st Secretary of Treasury

8. Effects  America becomes independent  U.S. Constitution (1789) includes the ideas of constitutionalism, separation of powers, and popular sovereignty  Bill of Rights added to Constitution (first 10 amendments)  The success of the American Revolution inspired the French to wage their own Revolution against their government

9. Long-Term Political Impacts  Democratic Republic, based on Enlightenment ideals  Spreads ideas of individual rights to others  U.S. achieves a stable, liberal government