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Chapter 2 Section 2

Chapter 2 Section 2. The Coming of Independence. I. Royal Control A. Because of the distance from England to America, royal control of the colonies was relaxed for much of the colonial period. B. Each colonial legislature assumed broad lawmaking powers

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Chapter 2 Section 2

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  1. Chapter 2 Section 2 The Coming of Independence

  2. I. Royal Control A. Because of the distance from England to America, royal control of the colonies was relaxed for much of the colonial period. B. Each colonial legislature assumed broad lawmaking powers C. After 1760 Parliament imposed new taxes & restrictive regulations, acts that provoked colonial protests of “no taxation w/out representation.” II. Growing Colonial Unity A. Early Attempts-In the 1600s some colonies banded together temporarily to defend themselves, but the need passed & unity failed.

  3. B. The Albany Plan-Franklin’s Albany Plan of Union called for annual meetings to deal w/ issues of common concern, but the colonial governments turned down the plan. C. The Stamp Act Congress-Harsh tax & trade policies caused colonists to meet to denounce the practices & to organize boycotts & other acts of protest. III. The First Continental Congress A. In 1774 the Intolerable Acts caused colonists to send delegates to a meeting to discuss matters & to make plans for action.

  4. B. The Congress sent a Declaration of Rights to the King, protesting taxes & restrictions. IV. The Second Continental Congress A. In 1775 Congress met again, but by now the Revolution had begun. B. The Congress organized a gov. & established an army, led by George Washington. C. The Congress served as gov. until the Articles of Confederation went into effect. D. The Congress was unicameral, exercising both legislative & executive powers.

  5. V. The Declaration of Independence A. The Declaration announced the U.S.’s independence from Great Britain & listed the reasons for rebellion. B. The Declaration proclaimed equality & the rights of the people. VI. The First State Governments A. Most States wrote their own constitutions. B. Most States adopted their own constitutions. One more slide…

  6. VII. Common Features of New States A. Popular Sovereignty-The States’ governments existed by the consent of the governed. B. Limited Gov.-The power of the States’ governments was restricted. C. Civil Rights & Liberties-Each State clearly announced the rights of its citizens. D. Separation of Powers & Checks & Balances-Each new State government was organized w/ independent branches of gov.

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