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The American Revolution
The American Revolution was a time when we rebelled against the rule of Great Britain. There were many battles fought but in the end we became the independent country of the United States. The most important effect was that as a result of the colonial victory over Great Britain, the new country of the United States of America was created. When we declared our independence from Great Britain, he had to fight to achieve it. -
The Writing of the Declaration of Rights and Grievances
The Declaration of Rights and Grievances was a document written by the Stamp Act Congress. It declared that taxes imposed on British colonists without their formal consent were unconstitutional. Colonists possessed all rights of the Englishmen. This is significant because it allowed us to gain all the freedoms and rights that we deserved. -
The Passing of the Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were laws passed by the British Parliament after the Boston Tea Party. The laws were meant to punish the Massachusetts colonists for the Tea Party protest in reaction to changes in taxation by the British on goods. Parliament closed the ports and reduced the power of self-government in the Massachusetts colony. These acts also provided for the quartering of troops on the colonists' barns and empty houses. -
The Publishing of "Common Sense."
Originally published anonymously, “Common Sense” advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain. It was written during the events leading to the American Revolutionary War. This document was very important because it helped sway people into supporting those individuals who favored declaring independence from Great Britain. -
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Independence was actually declared on July 2, 1776. On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the final text of the Declaration. It wasn't signed until August 2, 1776. The signing of this important document is significant because it gave us our freedom and rights. The main purpose of America's Declaration of Independence was to explain to foreign nations why the colonies chose to separate themselves from Great Britain. -
The Adoption of the Articles of Confederation
After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress agrees to adopt the Articles of Confederation. On March 2, 1781, following final ratification by the 13th state, the Articles of Confederation became the law of the land. The Articles of Confederation were essentially an early version of the US Constitution that were created to fight the Revolution and establish some limited federal power. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising of citizens in Massachusetts after the Revolutionary War. Men led by Daniel Shays (Regulators) sought to seize control of the armory in Springfield and overthrow the government. It began in 1786 and is important because it is known as one of the major factors that led to the writing of the new Constitution. -
The Start of the Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The point of the event was decide how America was going to be governed. Although the Convention had been officially called to revise the existing Articles of Confederation, many delegates had different and bigger ideas.
