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The 13 colonies:, The war of independence, Causes of independence:, The us…
The 13 colonies:
by the 18th century they were 13.
Agriculture was the main economic factor
1607, arrival.
Black people were slaves
The war of independence
Conflict between the colonies and the british crown
1775 and 1783
Started with the battle of Lexington and Concord
CIVIL WAR
loyalits vs patriots
GEORGE WASHINGTON
4th of July, the declaration of independence.
French people helped George
The british started attacking
They made a boycott to the British
The battle of Saratoga is considered the turning point in the war
One of the las battles was the battle of Yorktown
Causes of independence:
Ideological:
Separation of powers
popular sovereignty
Political:
British parliament refused
Economic:
The colonies had their own economical system
They saw the metropoli as an obstacle
The mentioned metropoli tried to raise taxes
Stamp act
Tea act
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
Republicanism
George III
He was hated-----> republicanism
Taxes raised
The us constitution
Leislative power:
Limited suffrage
congress with two chambers
parts:
House
Senate:
Judicial power:
In hands of the supreme court
Rights
Life
Freedom
Property
Freedom of speech
Religion
Press
Executive power:
In hands of the president
elected each four years
Another aspects:
The principles were the same as the ones in the Enlightnement
George Washington was elected president in 1789