This document summarizes the birth of the American republic, including the ratification of the US Constitution by the original 13 colonies between 1787-1790. It describes growing discontent in the colonies over new taxes passed by Parliament without colonial representation, leading to events like the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. It outlines the writing of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution. Finally, it discusses the creation of the US Constitution which established the federal republic and separation of powers, with George Washington as the first president and the addition of the Bill of Rights.

1. Birth of the American Republic

2. The 13 English Colonies Delaware-Dec 7, 1787 Pennslvania-Dec 12, 1787 New Jersey-Dec 18, 1787 Georgia-Jan 2, 1788 Connecticut-Jan 9,1788 Massachusetts-Fec 6, 1788 Maryland-April 28, 1788 South Carolina-May 23, 1788 New Hampshire-Jun 21, 1788 Virginia-Jun 25, 1788 New York-Jul 26, 1788 North Carolina-Nov 21, 1789 Rhode Island-May 29, 1790

3. Growing Discontent Parliament passed new laws to increase taxes paid by the colonists But, they did not have representation in Parliament Boston Massacre (protesters were fired upon) Boston Tea Party

4. Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson Reflected ideas of John Locke – people have the right to overthrow the government if it is unjust Popular sovereignty – all government power comes from the people

5. American Revolution Colonists Few military sources or money, but were fighting on their own land, also had help from the French British More money, had help from the Native Americans

6. Constitution (Social Contract) First President – George Washington Federal Republic – power divided between the federal and state governments Separation of powers Bill of Rights – 1st 10 Amendments

9. Francis Lightfoot Lee

10. Carter Braxton

11. Benjamin Harrison

12. Thomas Jefferson

13. George Wythe

15. Thomas lynch, Jr.

16. Arthut Middleton

18. Francis Hopkinson

19. John Witherspoon

20. John Hart

22. Thomas McKean

23. Caesar RodneyPennsylvania George Clymer Robert Morris Benjamin Rush James Smith George Taylor Benjamin Franklin John Morton George Ross James Wilson Massachusetts John Adams John Hancock Elbridge Gerry Samuel Adams Robert Treat Paine Connecticut Samuel Huntington William Willians Roger Sherman Oliver Wolcott Rhode Island Stephen Hopkins William Ellery