American History S1 U1: The Constitution
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What is the importance of the Declaration of Independence?
It formally declared our independence from Britain, as well as establishing the principles of out country.
What was the Enlightenment?
A new culture of questioning tradition in authority, that helped create a better society in the 17th century.
The Enlightenment helped inspire…
The Deceleration of Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence ratified by the 13 colonies?
July 4th, 1776
Who were the rulers invited to rule England after/during the Glorious revolution?
William and Mary
What was the Glorious revolution?
After decades of struggling the English people chased King James II out of the country, they then invited William and Mary to be King and Queen of their new Constitutional Monarchy.
John Locke
An English writer/philosopher who argued that the job of the government was to protect the people and that everyone is born with natural rights that cannot be denied.
The French and Indian War
A war fought between Britain and France over territory and North American, England proved victorious but was put into major debt.
The French and Indian War lead to…
The stamp, tea and sugar act and eventually the American revolution.