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The American Revolution
The American Revolution was a colonial revolt against England. This 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.Although many were left in the nineteenth century. 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
This was written by the Stamp Act Congress. These rights declared that taxes imposed on the British colonists without their formal consent is unconstitutional. The writers of the Constitution addressed every single grievance in the Declaration. U.S. Constitution provides that all taxes must be approved by the House of Reps and the Senate. The King made the military superior to the civil government -
The Passing of the Intolerable Acts
These 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. With this, it made many colonists frustrated within the 13 colonies. Because of the frustration, this was the key development of the American Revolutionary War. Even though it broke out into the Revolutionary War it led American to its Independence over America which also leads to the Constitution. -
Publishing of Common Sense
This 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 cogent and accessible critique of the monarchy. Also, the book talks about Thomas Pain's thoughts and opinions on a new constitution for America. Lastly, With Thomas Paine being an influential person already it influenced many other people who wrote or who were apart of the writing of the Consitution. -
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The declaration of Independence was formed between the original 13 colonies which were held in Pennsylvania. The man who pushed this was John Adams who wanted independence from Britain. This proved the consistency throught 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. -
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 need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The Articles weren't ratified until March,1 178. -
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. Overall this rebellion lessened taxed on the farmers and the citizens and enforced for changes within the government. -
Start of the Constitutional Convention
Place of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. 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 were the ones who revised the Consitution many times so it would be perfect and fair for the government and the people of America. Lastly, the convention helped adopt powerful leaders to lead the United States for the future.
