The American Revolution

Chapter 5, Section 3

Terms, People, and Places

kept notebooks about the writing of the United States Constitution.

His notes are still used today to find out more about what went on at the Constitutional Convention.

was a philosopher, scientist, and legislator.

The government created by the Constitution was a

In this system of government, the nation has a great deal of power but the states and the individuals have influence as well.

James Madison

Benjamin Franklin

Federal Republic.

• A leader of the Continental Congress

• John Adams AND OR George Washington

• Main author of the Declaration of Independence

• Thomas Jefferson

Main IdeasWhen George III became King of Great Britain in 1760, he

decided to reassert the powers of the crown.

He established settlements in the West Indies, North America and India. This allowed for huge British expansion.

The French and Indian War led to colonists’ dissatisfaction because

Colonists had to pay higher taxes to pay for the war effort.

Montesquieu’s idea that influenced the United States Constitution wasThe separation of powers.

The 3 branches of government were created to ensure that no one person could gain too much power (like the absolute monarchs of the past!)

The year 1776 is considered the United States’ birthday becauseThe Declaration of Independence was adopted.The British didn’t formally agree to America’s independence until the Treaty of Paris in 1781.

The purpose of the bill of rights is

The Bill of Rights:-freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

-right to bear arms

-forbids housing soldiers in private homes

-forbids unreasonable searches

-forbids punishment without due process of law

-right to a speedy and public trial

-right to a jury trial for civil cases over $20

-forbids cruel and unusual punishment

-civil rights are not restricted to those listed

-power not given to the nation belongs to the states and the people

To recognize that people have rights that the government must protect.