An intellectual movement

an agreement among members of society, people submitted to an authoritarian ruler to prevent disorder.

All human beings had, by nature, the right to life liberty, and property (later changed to pursuit of happiness)

Separation of power- Dividing government into three separate branches. These branches (legislature, executive, and judicial)

citizens elect representatives to make laws and policies for them

The powers of the government were to be divided between the federal or central, government and the states or local governments

This person believed that people were by nature selfish and ambitious. He thought the type of government needed to control selfish ambition

This person argued that the English people had been justified in overthrowing James II. The government had failed under James to perform its most fundamental duty—protecting the rights of the people

This person was was a brilliant 18th Century French historian. He argued in favor of tolerance, freedom of religion, and free speech

This war between the Britain and France was fought IN THE American colonies over the control of North America.

This war between the Britain and France was fought IN EUROPE over the control of North America.

What was the primary cause of the American Revolution

What famous document did the American Colonists base their argument of (no taxation without representation)

When was the Declaration of Independence made official

What was the first battle of the American Revolution

What was the name of the government America originally had after the end of the Revolution

Who was the (Father of the Constitution?)

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