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A turning point in the American Revolution was British surrender at Saratoga on October 17, 1777; which makes pushing allied with the French colonists. As the largest city with a population of 400 colonies. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the center of the American Revolution and the U.S. capital from 1790 s / d in 1800.
The discovery of the Americas
since prehistoric times, in fact the U.S. mainland have been visited by the peoples of Asia through the gap Berring. While the Europeans are new to the U.S. mainland after it was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
since prehistoric times, in fact the U.S. mainland have been visited by the peoples of Asia through the gap Berring. While the Europeans are new to the U.S. mainland after it was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer nationality. He did explore the East Indies for the support of Prince Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of the Spanish Empire. Browsing to the East Indies using transport ships named Santa Maria, Nina and the Pinta.
With three ships that Columbus sailed the ocean to find the shortest way to the East Indies (India, Indonesia, China, and Japan). Finally, in 1492. Columbus reached the Caribbean, Dominican, and Puerto Rico (the Bahamas). At first thought Columbus with his entourage had arrived in India, so that the natives called the area the name "Indians". Columbus claimed the Bahamas is owned by the Kingdom of Spain. During the expedition, he wrote his travels about the ins and outs of wind, the nature of the currents, and waves in the Atlantic Ocean. Pengeathuan it is a precious heritage for the explorers, ocean explorer in the next period.
Although Columbus was the first person who discovered the American mainland, but the name of the land is not taken from the name but the name is taken from another explorer, Amerigo is Vespuci. Why is that?
At first the people of Europe believe that Columbus discovered the land which is Asia. However, in the early-16M, the assumption was shattered by a sailor and merchant of Florence, Italy, the Amerigo Vespuci.
Amerigo Vespuci do expeditions between the years 1499-1503. In his expeditions, he landed in the region once visited Columbus. During his trip, he wrote a letter containing his experiences. It turned out that the letter contains a statement about the geography of the areas he visited. Amerigo reports Vespuci has opened the eyes of European society that has ever visited the mainland Columbus was not Asia, but the no-man's-land. For his services, the name of Amerigo Vespuci immortalized as the name of the new continent. Amerigo in Latin means Americus or America. Since then, the vast no-man's land called America.
Success of the expedition of Columbus and Amerigo discovered America Vespuci followed by subsequent expeditions, undertaken by the Spanish, British, Dutch, French, and Portuguese. European nations are vying to occupy areas in the mainland United States. The Spanish and the Portuguese occupied the central and southern America, while Britain, France and the Netherlands occupied the North American region.
American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), also known as the American War of Independence was a war between Great Britain and the revolutionaries of the 13 British colonies in North America. To-13 colony was New Hampshire colony, the colony of Massachusetts, Rhode Island colony, the colony of Connecticut, colony of New York, New Jersey colony, the colony of Pennsylvania, Delaware colony, the colony of Maryland, Virginia colony, the colony of North Carolina, South Carolina colony, and colony Georgia. The war that then spread outside North America to Britain (British North America) ended with the abolition of British rule of the thirteen colonies and the establishment of the United States.
term or Revolution American Revolutionary War is often used to refer to these events, although the latter also including political and social developments before and after the war.
Background due to the occurrence of the Seven Years War between Britain and France (1756-1763) Quebec fight won by Britain.
term or Revolution American Revolutionary War is often used to refer to these events, although the latter also including political and social developments before and after the war.
Background due to the occurrence of the Seven Years War between Britain and France (1756-1763) Quebec fight won by Britain.
Formation of colonies in America
actually started the colony formation by Columbus on second voyage in 1493, by establishing settlements in Hispaniola (Haiti). However, it terebengkalai perkampulan due to insubordination of the crew members.
actually started the colony formation by Columbus on second voyage in 1493, by establishing settlements in Hispaniola (Haiti). However, it terebengkalai perkampulan due to insubordination of the crew members.
Subsequent formation of colonies in North America was pioneered by Jacques Cartier. He founded the settlement at Quebec in 1541, near the camp of the tribe Ironquis. The next colony founded Roanoke colony Sir Walter Raleigh tahun1587. Both of these colonies can not be maintained, due to a dispute with the tribe Ironquis.
Since the failure of the establishment of colonies in North America, Europeans doubted whether the American continent deserve to live. Under conditions of doubt, the UK's emerging trade partnership which intends to establish a colony in America. They are attracted by the natural wealth in North America, which they say is very favorable for investment (capital investment). Seeing this, the British Parliament to give full rights to the trading partnership which to invest capital and form colonies. French colony covers an area of the Mississippi river to the south and its tributaries up to Canada.While the British ruled the seas bordering the Atlantic to the east and mountains to the west Alleghary. British colonies in the north bordering the French colony and the south by the Spanish colonies (in Florida).
Colonies in America which was pioneered by the joint venture began trading from the east. The colonies that stood before the American Revolution adalahsebagai follows.
Virginia
colony was founded in 1607 by a British trading joint venture named Virginia Bay Company. Virginia's name is taken as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth I, who nicknamed the Virgin Queen. Virginia's first governor was Sir Thomas Dale. He reigned as the military. Governor Sir George Yeardley next. During his reign council established under the name House of Burgesses. 1624, the British government took over Virginia, after the colony was plagued with problems from the years 1619 to 1624. Problems include the collapse of the Virginia Company, epidemics, Indian attacks, and social problems caused by protests against tax imposition.
colony was founded in 1607 by a British trading joint venture named Virginia Bay Company. Virginia's name is taken as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth I, who nicknamed the Virgin Queen. Virginia's first governor was Sir Thomas Dale. He reigned as the military. Governor Sir George Yeardley next. During his reign council established under the name House of Burgesses. 1624, the British government took over Virginia, after the colony was plagued with problems from the years 1619 to 1624. Problems include the collapse of the Virginia Company, epidemics, Indian attacks, and social problems caused by protests against tax imposition.
Maryland
Year 1632 in the northern Virginia, Lord Baltimore, established a colony named Maryland. The name derives from the name of the Queen of France named Henrietta Maria. Since its inception the colony is growing rapidly. Baltimore family occupied important positions in government, because the colony is managed by the company pereseorangan. The positions expire until 1715, after a change of power in the United Kingdom. Since that year, Maryland was taken over by the British government. However, Baltimore still has a family of privilege.
Year 1632 in the northern Virginia, Lord Baltimore, established a colony named Maryland. The name derives from the name of the Queen of France named Henrietta Maria. Since its inception the colony is growing rapidly. Baltimore family occupied important positions in government, because the colony is managed by the company pereseorangan. The positions expire until 1715, after a change of power in the United Kingdom. Since that year, Maryland was taken over by the British government. However, Baltimore still has a family of privilege.
New England
colony was founded by William Bradford as the leader of the Anglican British fugitives. Plymouth colony's name at first.In the development of this colony are gradually progressing in the field of economics. While the political situation remained stable after a peace agreement among the colonists, or between the colonists and the Indians. Plymouth colony name change after being taken over by the Massachusetts Bay Company. The new colony's name was proposed by the New England Captain John Smith as a tribute to the board of New England in England who have given permission for menanampkan joint venture businesses in North America.
colony was founded by William Bradford as the leader of the Anglican British fugitives. Plymouth colony's name at first.In the development of this colony are gradually progressing in the field of economics. While the political situation remained stable after a peace agreement among the colonists, or between the colonists and the Indians. Plymouth colony name change after being taken over by the Massachusetts Bay Company. The new colony's name was proposed by the New England Captain John Smith as a tribute to the board of New England in England who have given permission for menanampkan joint venture businesses in North America.
New York
At first colony called Nieuw Amsterdam, in accordance with the pioneering, the 1624 Dutch trading partnership. In the year 1664 was taken over by the British and renamed New York by which. The name was taken in accordance with the name of the Duke of York who came to power in Britain with the title of James II.
At first colony called Nieuw Amsterdam, in accordance with the pioneering, the 1624 Dutch trading partnership. In the year 1664 was taken over by the British and renamed New York by which. The name was taken in accordance with the name of the Duke of York who came to power in Britain with the title of James II.
Pennsylvania
Colony is a development of the colony of New York. William Penn was a pioneer colony formation. Penn developed a liberal spirit in the colony. That's because he Quakers (one of the Protestant sects). Liberal policies that make Pennsylvania is growing rapidly.
Colony is a development of the colony of New York. William Penn was a pioneer colony formation. Penn developed a liberal spirit in the colony. That's because he Quakers (one of the Protestant sects). Liberal policies that make Pennsylvania is growing rapidly.
Throughout the years 1600 to 1750 in North America up 13 colonies. Thirteenth colony:
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
colonies in the formation of the United States is crucial, and later became the core countries.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the establishment of colonies in North America was pioneered by the British. While at the end of the 17th century, other European countries began to move to America. Massive migration occurred in the region of mainland Europe, Scotland, and Ireland. In America they were joined by the British who had preceded him.Meeting and the mix of cultures between meraka bear a characteristic that is different from American English. In addition each colony has the right to make their own laws, enter into agreements with local residents, and governors appointed himself as the leader of government. As its contribution, each colony had to pay income tax on the UK government.Colony-kolini in America evolved their peculiar and autonomous. state that in the end be the cause of American revolution.
The American Revolution
in the American Revolution began occurrence of the immigration of British North America .. Orang2 UK immigration is due in the 17th century, British oppression of the group who did not want to embrace the religion "Anglican" which is the official religion of the British royal Anglican religion states that "the King of England as God on earth", groups that do not Anglican religion is not much that comes out of religion and want to return to pure Christianity, these groups are called classes of "Puritan".
in the American Revolution began occurrence of the immigration of British North America .. Orang2 UK immigration is due in the 17th century, British oppression of the group who did not want to embrace the religion "Anglican" which is the official religion of the British royal Anglican religion states that "the King of England as God on earth", groups that do not Anglican religion is not much that comes out of religion and want to return to pure Christianity, these groups are called classes of "Puritan".
Is to escape the war of American independence from Britain
in the European religious wars raging in 1618-1648 that extends 30 years into a conflict between countries that adhere to the Protestant religion with the countries that embraced the Catholic religion ..
In France a religious war between Protestant groups that called the "Hugenot" against the Catholic King of France, and the King declared that Catholicism is the official state religion.
in the European religious wars raging in 1618-1648 that extends 30 years into a conflict between countries that adhere to the Protestant religion with the countries that embraced the Catholic religion ..
In France a religious war between Protestant groups that called the "Hugenot" against the Catholic King of France, and the King declared that Catholicism is the official state religion.
These are things that cause migration, the population of Europe to North America, they want to be free to determine their own religion and to escape from the oppression of the King and royal classes. this is what the immigrants in America to build a monument is a statue of freedom at the entrance gate to the Port of New York.
After Europeans settled in North America, they then set up colonies there, the most banyakk established a colony is English .. kolonil word itself comes from the Latin "colonia" means land, land settlement or colony. According to historical records, the system appears in the colony was Ancient Greece. in the history of the colony, modern colonial politics began to grow semarakk since the 16th century. Forerunner of modern colonial policy was great discoveries made by traders of Western nations (Europe). Their thirst with big names, Glory and Wealth. nation may be cited as the first Kolonisator is the Portuguese and Spanish. In the 17th century came the English, French and Dutch who ruled much of North America, West Indies, the Indian Home (South Asia Region) and the East Indies (Dutch East Indies).
In Britain 1756-1763 war against France is famous for its seven-year war, ended with British victory over France, so that result to develop colonies in America. The attitude of the colonies against England when the war was to support British berlaangsung fully, both economically and militarily.
While exploring the French immigrants and Misisipi Canada. The first is the Virginia colony (Jamestown) is famous for its agricultural products and tobacco plantations. Each colony make their own rules for their benefit, also choose their leaders and people's councils.
Thus the principles of freedom of liberty, equality and the joints of democracy to flourish in North Amereika. The colonies in North America are very concerned educational institution that was old is Harvard College and Yale College. After the colonies in North America evolved, King of England wants the relationship should not be interrupted, for the King of England raised and put a governor in each and every area of the colony and began to make regulations for the benefit of the British Empire. British trading companies of the EIC began to rule the whole of the British colony in the Indian region, while the Hudson by Company areas of Canada and North America.
The number of conflicts that occurred in America is inseparable from the political conflict that occurred in Europe between the two countries. Peprangan political opposition became known as the Seven Years War (1756-1763). War in Europe also occurred in the colonies, the British colonies and French colonies. During the seven-year war was won by England in tahun1763.
Antarkoloni contention
seven years war between Britain and France, although England won, but at the cost of high cost. To fill the vacuum state treasury in developing the UK, the British government to charge these costs to the colonies in North America. They collected various taxes without discussion. Terhinpun in the tax rules, such as the Sugar Act (1764) or the Sugar Act, Stamp Act (1765) or a deed stamp that contains any form of documents, newspapers, and other items are subject to stamp duty. A few years later came the rules of the Townshend Acts are import taxes on lead, paint, paper, glass, and tea. Tea Act of 1774 or a certificate issued by tea. With the rules of the UK government's cash more quickly filled and the country's burden lighter because of the tax imposed on the colonies.
seven years war between Britain and France, although England won, but at the cost of high cost. To fill the vacuum state treasury in developing the UK, the British government to charge these costs to the colonies in North America. They collected various taxes without discussion. Terhinpun in the tax rules, such as the Sugar Act (1764) or the Sugar Act, Stamp Act (1765) or a deed stamp that contains any form of documents, newspapers, and other items are subject to stamp duty. A few years later came the rules of the Townshend Acts are import taxes on lead, paint, paper, glass, and tea. Tea Act of 1774 or a certificate issued by tea. With the rules of the UK government's cash more quickly filled and the country's burden lighter because of the tax imposed on the colonies.
However, it is considered arbitrary and violate the rights of freedom of the people of the colonies in America. Then came a reaction against the British government in the colonies. The colonists hum slogan "No Tax Without Representation" (no taxation without representation). Tuntuan the colonists are not heard by the British government that is conservative. This is clearly scraping the conscience of individual freedom that had been held by the people of the colony. The group that most strongly against the "Sons of Liberty" (Sons of Freedom) led by Samuel Adams.
Another thing to tensions with the British government in the American colonies was the British government rule that requires the people of the colonists to buy tea from the British government at a high price. The rule according to the colonists, contrary to economic freedom which they profess. Samuel Adams led a backlash against the British rule took place in the port of Boston, the colonists disguised as Indians working for membongakar crates containing tea. However, the workers were throwing the tea overboard into the sea like a party. The event known as "The Boston Tea Party" or the 1773 Boston event.
In 1787, the U.S. Constitution was passed around the country. Since the declaration of independence July 4, 1776, the expanding wars in nearly all the colonies, including 13 of the country. George Washington brhasil break the British colonial forces, while Benjamin Franklin was asked for the support of European countries for the struggle for American Independence. On October 19, 1781 a British brigade of 8,000 soldiers led by General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington's troops at Yorktown.
News of this victory spread to Europe and the United Kingdom parliament finally decided to stop the war. In 1783 the UK government finally recognized the independence of America that includes all 13 colonies. With the completion of an armed revolution in America 1776-1783 is a new country began to draw up the Constitution and American National Government of an independent and sovereign.
In 1876 the French gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States that is named the Statue of Liberty. The statue was designed by French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi ie. Statue of Goddess of Freedom is presented by the people of France to the American people, as a birthday gift to American independence-100. The interior of the statue was filled by a steel frame, while the exterior is made of copper plate. Steel frame Statue of Liberty, created and designed by Gustave Eiffel, who also designed and built the Eiffel Tower.
Statue of Liberty is a work of monumental sculpture that symbolizes freedom for the whole world. Actual name of this statue is "Liberty Enlightening the World" or Liberty illuminating the world. The statue was in a woman described as being free themselves from the shackles of tyranny with the right hand holding a torch with the flame is lit, it symbolizes freedom.While his left hand holding a book with the inscription "July 4, 1776" (in Roman numerals), American Independence Day.She wore a flowing robe and 7 shadow of big spikes on her crown represent seven oceans and continents.
Originally, the statue of Liberty was made as a monument to remind the alliance that has ever happened between France and America during the American Revolution (1775-1783). The statue was in deasin by French sculptor, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi and completed in July 1884. French people donated the money to build this statue. The U.S. government itself builds the foundation for this statue of the funds gathered by the employer in a newspaper named Joseph Pulitzer.
Colonialism to the American pioneer figure:
a. Pilgrim Fathers [with the ship May Flower, to seek freedom]
b. Viking [Northern Europe: Norway, Sweden, Denmark]
- Eric Ericson -> Greenland
-Thorfin Karlsefni -> Novia Scotia
c. Spain: Christopher Columbus
d. France:
a. Samuel de Champlain: Canada
b. Ibervillw: Mississippi
a. Pilgrim Fathers [with the ship May Flower, to seek freedom]
b. Viking [Northern Europe: Norway, Sweden, Denmark]
- Eric Ericson -> Greenland
-Thorfin Karlsefni -> Novia Scotia
c. Spain: Christopher Columbus
d. France:
a. Samuel de Champlain: Canada
b. Ibervillw: Mississippi
e. England
a. Raligh: Virginia
b. Calvert: Maryland
c. Hudson + Minuit: New york
a. Raligh: Virginia
b. Calvert: Maryland
c. Hudson + Minuit: New york
Background of the American Revolution:
1. Colony with a population of resident opposition stem the country who want freedom
2. Lacking a sense of patriotism to his homeland in Europe
1. Colony with a population of resident opposition stem the country who want freedom
2. Lacking a sense of patriotism to his homeland in Europe
American colonies burdened various kinds of taxes by the British government, but they have no representation in British parliament so that they feel treated as a colony. The colony protested that they would not pay taxes if they have no representatives in parliament.
The loads are:
1. Sugar Act of 1764 => Taxation high sugar imported from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas.
1. Sugar Act of 1764 => Taxation high sugar imported from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas.
2. Stamp Act of 1765 => People pay taxes newspapers, almanacs, document
3. Finance Act of 1751 => Prohibit printing and issuing its own currency.
4. Military Housing Act of 1765 => The regions must prepare a housing colony for the British Empire forces.
As a result of this burden, the whole of the population which includes 13 countries against any form of Law, and in 1772 Samuel Adams in the city of Boston had formed a committee that aims to inflame and unite the struggle of the colonies in America in the face of Britain.
On a December night in 1773, a group of fighters disguised as Indians workers, then they all three entered the British ships that were docked in Boston and discard tea bags into the cargo ship at sea and partly burned and destroy it. This event caused great anger to the government and the United Kingdom parliament and immediately issued the Act of parliament, namely:
1. Closed the Boston harbor and the banning of the meeting.
2. Capture Samuel Adams as a patriotic leader.
1. Closed the Boston harbor and the banning of the meeting.
2. Capture Samuel Adams as a patriotic leader.
When the British troops came to the city of Boston in 1775, there was the bloody events between British troops and troops Mailing List (Volunteer Boston) and it is this that burn and rekindle armed resistance throughout the colonies in America.
Meanwhile, as the realization of the Act coercion, the representatives of the coalition organizing the Continental Congress in the city of Philadelphia that I oppose such coercive laws. In the year 1775 to the second Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, which was attended by Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, George Washington.
The result of the congress are:
1. Colonies will pick-up arms against the British.
2. Pick-up George Washington became the commander of the militia forces.
3. July 1776 representatives of the 13 American colonies in the Charter of the Declaration of Independence was signed, free from all constraints of colonial rule the British Empire.
1. Colonies will pick-up arms against the British.
2. Pick-up George Washington became the commander of the militia forces.
3. July 1776 representatives of the 13 American colonies in the Charter of the Declaration of Independence was signed, free from all constraints of colonial rule the British Empire.
On July 4, 1776 merupakn top of the political movements of the American Revolution to win freedom and escape the shackles of colonial oppression and exploitation of the British colonial regions in North America. and on the date of this reason in Declare Independence United States which is known as "Declaration of Independence" drafted by Thomas Jefferson. contents of this Declaration is "We hold these Truths to be light itself that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their creators with certain rights that can not be taken, such as Life, Liberty, and the Search for Happiness".
The American Revolution gave birth to a new force that is the power of democracy and the principle of equality is deeply derajt has changed and shaped the way a new life in America. The American Revolution gave birth to a constitution (the Constitution) to uphold human rights.
Major factor in the American Revolution:
- Understanding of freedom arise in politics
- Understanding of freedom arising in the field of trade
- High taxation. As outlined in the Revenue Tax Act and Billeting Act [1764] lead miserable lives of the people of South America. Execution was opposed by Samuel Adam. Motto: "No taxation with out representation" (there will be no taxation without representation in parliament).
- Events "Boston Tea Party". Demolition of existing tea on ships
in the port of Boston's English by the people of the colony.
Struggle through diplomatic:
[American struggle for changing the nature of the book Common Sense written by Thomas Paine. Contents penggugah American spirit to oppose British rule]
[American struggle for changing the nature of the book Common Sense written by Thomas Paine. Contents penggugah American spirit to oppose British rule]
A. Philadelphia Congress, attended by 13 states.
- Signing of "Declaration of Independence" July 4, 1776. Compiled Thomas Jefferson
- Congress Philladelphia II, BGS Americans repudiate the British parliament
2. Approved the establishment of USA through the signing of the "Articles of Convederate"
3. Declare to the world about the independence of America headed by Benjamin Franklin. Spain and France support the American France and Spain to give support to the United States, to take revenge against Britain for the defeat suffered in the war seven years, also wanted to open up trade relations with America.
3. Declare to the world about the independence of America headed by Benjamin Franklin. Spain and France support the American France and Spain to give support to the United States, to take revenge against Britain for the defeat suffered in the war seven years, also wanted to open up trade relations with America.
Constituent figures naskan American Declaration of Independence:
A. Thomas Jefferson: Declaration of Independence
2. Thomas Paine: Common Sense titled Writing Book
3. George Washington: first president
2. Thomas Paine: Common Sense titled Writing Book
3. George Washington: first president
Figure physical struggle:
1. George Washington: commander of the army colony
2. Samuel Adam: troop leaders united colonies
3. Jend. Lafayette: French Leader
4. Jend. Burgoyne: The commander of British forces
5. Jend. Cornwallis: --- no information ---
1. George Washington: commander of the army colony
2. Samuel Adam: troop leaders united colonies
3. Jend. Lafayette: French Leader
4. Jend. Burgoyne: The commander of British forces
5. Jend. Cornwallis: --- no information ---
* Britain recognized the independence of America through the Versailles treaty [1783].
* Monroe Doctrine was initiated in 1823-1829. The point is that Americans do not contribute to the affairs of other nations intervene but did not want his business interfered with by other nations
The cause of the outbreak of the war of American independence:
The development ideology of liberalism (freedom) politics, as demonstrated by the attitude of the payment against taxation without representation,
development of liberalism (freedom) economy, as demonstrated by the refusal to buy tea from the British government.
Events The Boston Tea Party considered a special cause the outbreak of the American Revolution.
Events The Boston Tea Party, made the British government angry, then demanding large compensation and the threat of a hard cast. Party does not pay attention to the demands of the colonists and the British threat. Tensions between the two sides. bring in the British army with the intention of securing its colonies in America. While preparing the colony by moving the men. They gathered to defend their rights as free people.
The development ideology of liberalism (freedom) politics, as demonstrated by the attitude of the payment against taxation without representation,
development of liberalism (freedom) economy, as demonstrated by the refusal to buy tea from the British government.
Events The Boston Tea Party considered a special cause the outbreak of the American Revolution.
Events The Boston Tea Party, made the British government angry, then demanding large compensation and the threat of a hard cast. Party does not pay attention to the demands of the colonists and the British threat. Tensions between the two sides. bring in the British army with the intention of securing its colonies in America. While preparing the colony by moving the men. They gathered to defend their rights as free people.
Statement of Independence of the United States
in the early tensions with the United Kingdom, the issue remains a matter for each colony. Not thought to discuss union issues, especially the independence of the United States. This can be understood, because, as described in the formation of colonies, the colonies in America consists of various characters. However, at the same time their fate tiidak treated fairly by the British, then they come together to make a congress.
in the early tensions with the United Kingdom, the issue remains a matter for each colony. Not thought to discuss union issues, especially the independence of the United States. This can be understood, because, as described in the formation of colonies, the colonies in America consists of various characters. However, at the same time their fate tiidak treated fairly by the British, then they come together to make a congress.
Of the thirteen colonies, there are four figures are very determined to unite the colonies for independence. They are Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Wilson, and Alexander Hamilton. Thanks to them I managed to Congress was held in Philadelphia in 1775. The congress declared the independence agreement. Then Congress II on July 2, 1776, explicitly take a position will not recognize the power of the British Parliament in the United States in any form.
Furthermore, in the III Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, the colonists declared independence. This means the 13 American colonies free from British rule. Declaration of independence was embodied in a Declaration of Independence.The formulation of the contents of the text of the proclamation of independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson.Manuscript declaration of independence was signed by 56 representatives from 13 colonies. The first signature of John Hancock. Then served as chairman of the Congress.
Then in the final declaration, the first time they officially declared the name of the country called United States of America (USA). Naming any country as a result of Thomas Jefferson thought.
Most of the content of the Declaration of Independence relating to human rights is not only valid in the United States but also influential to other countries outside the United States. Independence statement are:
"We hold these truth to be selvident, that all men are created equal, that They are endowed by Their Creator with Certain an alienable right, that Among these are life, liberty, and persuit of happiness ..."
(Behold, we hold this truth to the belief that all people are created in a state of equality, they are endowed by his Creator that some rights can not be contested, that among the basic rights is the right to life, the right to independence, and the right to seek happiness).
War of Independence of the United States
occurred at the Battle of First Instance on 19 April 1775. In American history, the event known as the Lexington Concord Raid. Party led by a colony of large landowners who also had been a colony of British army commander in the war against France seven years, that is George Washington. These figures then led the colonists against the British government. The struggle of the colonists not only physically but it has also been conducted in diplomacy. One of his diplomatic character is Benjamin Franklin.
occurred at the Battle of First Instance on 19 April 1775. In American history, the event known as the Lexington Concord Raid. Party led by a colony of large landowners who also had been a colony of British army commander in the war against France seven years, that is George Washington. These figures then led the colonists against the British government. The struggle of the colonists not only physically but it has also been conducted in diplomacy. One of his diplomatic character is Benjamin Franklin.
During the war, Benjamin Franklin became a roving ambassador for Europe to get moral support or material. At the time came to France, he was greeted as a hero of the independence of the people of Paris. The French people are very sympathetic to the struggle of the oppressed people of the American colonies by Britain. In addition, the French have a sense of revenge for defeat in the war seven years.
Thanks to Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic struggle, the struggle of the people of the American colonies had help from France and the Netherlands. Even the French sent troops and arms under the leadership of General Laffayette in 1778.In addition to France and the Netherlands, which supports the independence war the United States is Spanish. Spain to help the colonists in order to reclaim the Strait of Gibraltar which was occupied by Britain in 1709.
George Washington
The combination of French troops and forces of the colonies of America to change the situation of war. British forces and tend to be much more desperate to survive. Finally the war ended in victory on the side of the colony. The end of the war was marked by the surrender of British forces in 1781, led by General Cornwallis to General George Washington.Subsequently the British to stop the fighting, and then held at the Versailles peace treaty in 1783 which read:
Britain recognizes kemrdekaan 13 colonies in America,
Britain must give up its colonies in America to the United States, except Canada,
the UK must pay the spoils of war
Britain must give up its colonies in America to the United States, except Canada,
the UK must pay the spoils of war
Preparation of the American Constitution
After the Versailles treaty was signed, the people of the American colonies began to feel the life in an independent state.In early life, again there is a difference. After the war, there was a seizure of power as much as possible. There are 9 states that the maximum power demand or the state government bagiansyang often called republican groups. The group is led by Thomas Jefferson. While that want a central government, four states and is often called the federalist group. The group is led by Alexander Hamilton.
After the Versailles treaty was signed, the people of the American colonies began to feel the life in an independent state.In early life, again there is a difference. After the war, there was a seizure of power as much as possible. There are 9 states that the maximum power demand or the state government bagiansyang often called republican groups. The group is led by Thomas Jefferson. While that want a central government, four states and is often called the federalist group. The group is led by Alexander Hamilton.
Pertemntangan they are aware of the weakness of the existing rules, the Articles of Confederation. The law was not set up ways of governing the country. Therefore, with improvements over a meeting called Federal Convention. This meeting aims to draw up the constitution of the United States. In this meeting aims at preparing the constitution of the United States. In this meeting the two warring parties expressed agreement. Finally, in 1788 sidahkan Constitution of the United States of America. Designer of the contents of the Constitution was James Madison. The Constitution contains 12 amendments. Ten amendments contain a statement of personal rights (citizens) and the states. The Tenth Amendment is called the Bill of Rights.
Another important thing in konstistusi it is a statement of democratic government. This is shown by the presence of representatives of the state of the central government. Congress of the two institutions tersiri Senate (Legislative Council) and the House of Representative (Judicial Council). Members of the Senate as much as 2 people and members of the House of Representatives depends on the population of each state. The central government headed by a president. At that time, all agreed to choose the representatives dengara George Washington as president. Hero of the independence war the United States was sworn in as president on 30 April 1789 in New York.
Influence of the American Revolution
Revolution that gave birth to the United States independence spirit of liberalism, with upholding human rights, bring great influence to the countries of the world. French Revolution for example, people meuntut recognition of their rights and demanding freedom from absolute rule.
Revolution that gave birth to the United States independence spirit of liberalism, with upholding human rights, bring great influence to the countries of the world. French Revolution for example, people meuntut recognition of their rights and demanding freedom from absolute rule.
Understand freedom in France under the influence of American understanding of freedom that brought General Laffayette and his troops. When helping the American colonists who fought against the British, they saw a different life to his country. One was the development of liberalism (understood freedom). After returning to France, they develop and eventually the French revolution.
For Indonesia, which was then controlled by the Dutch, the American Revolution ended with the defeat of England, causing a change in the political and economic fields. It caused the British to evacuate the colonies in America who are still loyal to Australia. Regional Australia was visited by James Cook of the east in 1774.
In 1784, there was a separate agreement between the UK and the Netherlands in Europe. Agreement stipulates that the Netherlands should open waters of Indonesia for the British ships are heading to Australia. VOC in Indonesia monopoly was abolished by the British ships being allowed to visit Batavia. The impact of the opening of the waters of Indonesia is a VOC of competition from foreign merchants Britain and France. Furthermore, the resulting VOC disbanded in 1799.
The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, America has made this area a new place for the people of Europe who at the time of political turbulence, economic, social and cultural rights.
British victory over France led to French colonies in the Americas and Asia fell into British hands in 1763. Britain imposes any loss to the colonists, so the war of independence.
Dated July 4, 1776, the British colonists in North America declared its independence enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, and form a country called the United States of America, with General Washington as first president
