Declaration signing

The Birth of The American Republic

By Payten Hawes
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    The taxing of sugar and coffee
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence focuses on enlightenment because it allows us to have certain rights just because we are people. It also limits what the government can do. The purpose of the government is to protect people's basic rights which refers to enlightenment.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

  • British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia

    British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia

  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention

  • Ratification of the US Constitution

    Ratification of the US Constitution

    John Locke's ideas are once again found in an American document. His ideas of the people getting to choose their leaders or the power lies with the people. Montesquieu's ideas were also used in the US constitution. Montesquieu believed in the separation of power with checks and balances.