English Colonial Era-1700 1763 值,、2A 1700- The Anglo population in the English colonies in America reached 275,000 people n 1754-French and Indian War erupted because of disputes over land in the Ohio River Valley. George Washington led a small group of American Colonists to victory over the French 1763-France gives England all French territory except New Orleans u1765-The Quartering Act requires colonists to house British Troops and supply them with food 1770- The boston massacre occurred as a mob harassed British soldiers who then fired their muskets into a crowd. The British troops soon withdrew from the cit themselves as Mohawk Indians, boarded ships and dumped all 3 o 1773- The Boston Tea Party occurred as colonial activists disguise containers of tea into the water This was in rebellion to british tea taxes
English Colonial Era – 1700 to 1763 ◼ 1700 – The Anglo population in the English colonies in America reached 275,000 people. ◼ 1754 - French and Indian War erupted because of disputes over land in the Ohio River Valley. George Washington led a small group of American Colonists to victory over the French. ◼ 1763 – France gives England all French territory except New Orleans. ◼ 1765 – The Quartering Act requires colonists to house British Troops and supply them with food. ◼ 1770 – The Boston Massacre occurred as a mob harassed British soldiers who then fired their muskets into a crowd. The British troops soon withdrew from the city. ◼ 1773 – The Boston Tea Party occurred as colonial activists disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians, boarded ships and dumped all 342 containers of tea into the water. This was in rebellion to British tea taxes
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party
The Revolutionary War-1775 to 1783 值,、2A This was a revolt against British taxes, trade regulations and a fight for independence George Washington took command of the Continental Army July 4, 1776-United States Declaration of Independence A document approved by the Continental Congress that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Britain 1781- American and French forces defeated the british at yorktown in the war's last major battle a 7, 200 Americans died in battle during the War Anther 10.000 died from disease 8, 500 died in British prisons
The Revolutionary War – 1775 to 1783 ◼ This was a revolt against British taxes, trade regulations and a fight for independence. ◼ George Washington took command of the Continental Army. ◼ July 4, 1776 – United States Declaration of Independence - A document approved by the Continental Congress that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Britain. ◼ 1781 – American and French forces defeated the British at Yorktown in the war’s last major battle. ◼ 7,200 Americans died in battle during the War. Anther 10,000 died from disease 8,500 died in British prisons
The Constitution 值,、2A Drafted by the Constitutional Congress in Philadelphia in 1787 and ratified the following year in 1788 The Constitution divides powers between the national and state governments It also divides the national government into three independent branches Executive legislative Judicial Bill of Rights(1791)-The first 10 amendments to the Constitution These amendments cover issues such as the freedom of speech, the press, religion, assembly, and the rights of criminals The United states has one of the shortest constitutions in the world
The Constitution ◼ Drafted by the Constitutional Congress in Philadelphia in 1787 and ratified the following year in 1788. ◼ The Constitution divides powers between the national and state governments. ◼ It also divides the national government into three independent branches -Executive -Legislative -Judicial ◼ Bill of Rights (1791) – The first 10 amendments to the Constitution. -These amendments cover issues such as the freedom of speech, the press, religion, assembly, and the rights of criminals. ◼ The United States has one of the shortest Constitutions in the world
The Constitution 值,、2A Documents Continental tangiers and the mordor/ama meyagathuy 和m论 ameomnen Art/hard inu Constitutional Conention 1774-1789
The Constitution