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The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, it was a list of abuse colonist felt against King George. The Declaration was based on Johne Locke's Idea.
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The Creation of the U.S Constitution created/ allowed America to become a Republic, ruled by the people.
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The Constitution set up a system of checks and balances this kept all 3 separate branches of government from becoming to powerful. Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches.
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King George III taxed the colonist on their tea imports. The colonist rebelled and threw the tea into the Boston Harbor. This waas known as the Boston Tea Party, They were not par of the taxation discussion. Therefore they had the right to rebel,