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Impact of the 7 Years’ War
France was removed from North America, Great Britian was in massive debt, began to consolidate control over colonies
-taxes; many colonists resisted
Common Sense
Written by T-Paine and Enlightenment thinker. Urged that it was “Common Sense” that colonies should break away from Great Britian
Declaration of Independence
Inspired by Common Sense and Enlightenment ideals; inspired France and countries in Latin America to experience revolutions
Reasons for Patriot Victory in the Revolutionary War
Colonists' familiarity with the land; political and military leadership (Washington); ideological commitment (Natural Rights); Support from European Allies (France after Saratoga)
Northwest Land Ordinance
Passed under Articles - banned slavery in NW territory (OH, MI, IN, etc.); created a process for admitting new states (60,000 inhabitants)
Articles of Confederation
First governing document of US - created a WEAK central government; issues with trade - different currencies in each state, tariffs on goods traded between states
Constitution
Replaced the Articles - series of compromises (Great, 3/5, Slave Trade); provided limits on federal power (separation of powers); did not address problems of slavery
Washington’s Farewell Address
Warned of entangling foreign alliances and political parties; helped inspire foreign policy until after WWII
Republican Motherhood
Expectation that women would instill Republican values in children and be active in families; helped increase education for women
Bill of Rights
Added AFTER the Constitutional Convention; created to gain support of anti-Federalists; guaranteed rights of individuals