American Revolution

By Eleana.Chew

  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act

  • The stamp Act

    The stamp Act

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The government's duty is to protect the people's rights
    People have the right to "alter or abolish" unjust governments
    All government power comes from the people (Popular Sovereignty)

  • The Battle of Saratoga

    The Battle of Saratoga

  • British surrender at Yorktown,Virgina

    British surrender at Yorktown,Virgina

  • Constitutional convention

    Constitutional convention

  • Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

    Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
    Allowed people to vote for the president and congress was influenced by Rousseau's belief in direct democracy
    Provides freedom of speech and religion was based off of Voltaire's strong beliefs toward free speech and religious toleration