Casey Henderson & Andrew
Aurigema
Although some economic strategies
changed throughout the years 1763- 1787,
there was an upheaval of Social and
Political Change throughout the colonies.
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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.
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The Declaration of Independence was put forth
by American representatives in order to break
economic and political ties with Britain.
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The war against Britain brought about new
leadership in the colonies in terms of actual
government.
General George Washington’s leadership was
recognized in the war, thus propelling him to
be the first president.
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The Articles of Confederation was the United
State’s first constitution, it was unsuccessful
due to the lack of power allowed toward the
central government.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Although 80% of the population was farmers,
many colonist in the northeast worked as
merchants, artisans, blacksmiths.. Etc.
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Growing tension with Britain, led many
colonists to pick sides, this increased the
tension between the colonists.
Patriots- Against Britain.
Loyalists- Loyal to Britain.
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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.
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Religion was the biggest part of the colonist’s
lives during the Revolution, it effected the way
they thought, lived and worked.
Although they existed mostly in the home,
women we’re 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.
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
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Throughout the years 1763-1787
there arouse much political,
economic, and social changes that
helped shape American into the
country it is today.
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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.