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American Revoultion
Helped win independence from Britain and establish the United States of America. Within the time of war, many ideas of the Consitution came when in war. The American Revolution produced a new outlook among its people that would have ramifications long into the future. -
Writing of the Declaration of Rights and Grievances
rights declared that taxes imposed on the British colonists without their formal consent is unconstitutional. Constitution provides that all taxes must be approved by the House of Reps and the Senate. -
Adoption of The Articles of Confederation
This was the agreement between all 13 colonies that served as America's first Constitution. The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. -
The Passing of the Intolerable Acts
laws were enforced to punish the people of Massachusetts for their defiance in the Boston tea party. With these laws, it took away the self-governance in Massachusetts. Broke them out of the Revolutionary War -
Publishing of Common Sense
Book was based on the advocation for independence against Britain. It the days Thomas Pain's book was one of the most read books. It influenced the public to strive for independence with the cogent and accessible critique of the monarchy. -
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
This proved the consistency throughout the COnsitution on the laws and rights the people of the new colonies had because now they were free from Mother England. This also influenced the founding fathers to put their opinions into th4 Constitution and what they thought should be in it. -
Shays Rebellion
Uprise in Massachusetts in opposition to debt citizenry and the state government of increased taxes of individuals and their trade. Ultimately Shay's Rebellion enforced for a stronger national government. Also, it influenced the debate in Philadelphia that led to the drafting of the Consitution -
Start of the Constitutional Convention
This Convention decided how America was going to be governed. Also, this stated many rules and laws that were eventually going to be placed in the Consitution. The convention was the ones who revised the Consitution many times so it would be perfect and fair for the government and the people of America.