American Revolution

Explain why Britain had powerful trading techniques:

Who was George III? How long did he serve?

George III angered the American colonies. What was the effect of this?

British Government

1. What did Parliament do to the colonists? 

British parliament taxed items such as newspapers and pamphlets

Main author of the Declaration of Independence

When the Parliament violated colonists’ rights, what did Thomas Jefferson argue?

People control all political power

When did the colony leaders sign the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4th, 1876

• July 7th, 1800

• July 4th, 1776

• July 4th, 1867