1767-1783

Casey Henderson & Andrew

Aurigema

Thesis Statement
Although some economic strategies
changed throughout the years
1763- 1787, there was an upheaval
of Social and Political Change
throughout the colonies.

The First Continental Congress

The first Continental Congress was held in 1774 in Philadelphia.

Its was held by representatives from all colonies (except
Georgia) to discuss the Colonies response to the British
Intolerable Acts.
This was important because the Continental Congress was one
of the very first forms of American Representation as opposed to
complete British rule.

Declaration of
Independence

The Declaration of Independence was put

forth by American representatives in
order to break economic and political ties
with Britain.

The War Against Britain

The war against Britain brought about

new leadership in the colonies in terms of
actual government.
General George Washingtons leadership
was recognized in the war, thus
propelling him to be the first president.

The Articles of
Confederation

The Articles of Confederation was the

United States first constitution, it was
unsuccessful due to the lack of power
allowed toward the central government.

Federalists vs. Anti Federalists

The Federalists and Anti- Federalists were

2 early political parties in the Colonies.
The federalists believed in a strong
national government while the anti
federalists believed in a small limited
government.

The United States Constitution

The United States Constitution was
written in 1787, however, it did not take
full effect until 1788. The Constitution to
this day is the source of basic law in
America.

British Mercantalism

Britain set up the colonies in order for

economic benefits, the colonies were only
used as a producer for the mother
country that was Britain.

Agriculture

Throughout and after the American

Revolution the Colonies had existed to
contain land filled with natural resources
and fertile soil, 80% of the colonists lived
off the land.

Slavery

The early economic flowering can be

accredited to the mass amounts of
slavery in America. With cheap labor and
a mass amount of natural resources,
America became an economic force in its
early years.

Triangular Trade

The use of slaves was essential in

growing cash crops which were then
exported to Britain. Britain then exported
textiles to Africa, and Africa exported
slaves to America. This is known as
triangular trade.

Tobacco

Tobacco provided economic flourishing

throughout the colonies, residents in the
Chesapeake area often used Tobacco as
currency when gold as silver became
scarce.

It was the "staple" of the Chesapeake

colonies in a broader sense than any
other staple the world has known. For, in
the ancient province, all the processes of
government society and domestic life
began and ended with tobacco.

Job Oppourtunities

Although 80% of the population was

farmers, many colonist in the northeast
worked as merchants, artisans,
blacksmiths.. Etc.

Patriots and Loyalists

Growing tension with Britain, led many

colonists to pick sides, this increased the
tension between the colonists.
Patriots- Against Britain.
Loyalists- Loyal to Britain.

Taxes

After the French and Indian war the

British issued many taxes without the
consent of the colonists, this was a main
reason for the colonists resentment
against the British.

Religion

Religion was the biggest part of the

colonists lives during the Revolution, it
effected the way they thought, lived and
worked.

Women
Although they existed mostly in the home,
women were vital in the victory over the
British by products made inside the
house. One of these contributions is
shown through Betsy Ross sewing of the
first American Flag.

Education
Although education was scarce throughout
the colonies, Mathematics, Reading,
Writing and Singing were taught
throughout the New England colonies.

Children should be educated and instructed

on the principles of freedom and
democracy John Adams

Conclusion

Throughout the years 17631787 there arouse much

political, economic, and social
changes that helped shape
American into the country it is
today.

Works Cited

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution
http://library.thinkquest.org/11572/creation/framing/feds.html
http://www.helium.com/items/105084-Colonial-Early-American
http://www.tobacco.org/History/colonialtobacco.html
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel03.html
http://www.historycentral.com/revolt/Americans/women.html
Thomas A Bailey's The American Pageant.