What was an important political origin of the american revolution?
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George Washington by Gilbert Stewart George Washington was the Father of the Country, Commander in Chief of the Contiental Army, and the First President of the United States. He established government traditions such as the inaugural address and the cabinet system as well as the tradition of only serving two terms, a tradition only broken once by Frankin Roosevelt in 1940. Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
John AdamsJohn Adams by Eliphalet Frazer Andrews John Adams was the spokesman of the American Revolution, playing a central role in convincing the Continental Congress to vote for independence. He also worked with Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin to write the Declaration of Independence. He also served as a diplomat in the Netherlands and Britain before eventually becoming the second President of the United States. He and Thomas Jefferson died on the the same day within hours of each other. Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson by Charles Peale Thomas Jefferson was a one of the most important and prominent figures in American history. He was a founding father who was responsible for writing the Declaration of Independence as well as the third President of the United States. During his career he was a diplomat, the governor of Virginia, and Vice President under John Adams. He also organized the main opposition to the Federalist party, known as teh Democratic-Republican party. He and John Adams died on the the same day within hours of each other. Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton by John Trumbull Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury, a chief of staff to George Washington during the Revolution, and founder of the Federalist Party. Hamilton established the financial system of the United States and was instrumental in the creation of the first nation bank. He was shot and killed in a duel with then vice-President Aaron Burr in 1804. James MadisonJames Madison by John Vanderlyn James Madison was the fourth President of the United States. He was called the Father of the Constitution and Father of the Bill of Rights for his role in drafting both documents as well as for his working to have them ratified. He was one of the authors of the Federalist Papers together with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. John JayJohn Jay by Gilbert Stuart John Jay was a Founding Father, governor of New York State, and the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Jay was a Federalist and played a major role in creating and helping to have the Constitution ratified. Together with James Madison and Alexander Hamilton he wrote the Federalist Papers. He was also responsible for the abolition of slavery in New York State. Marquis de LafayetteMarquis De Lafayette by Joseph-Désiré Court The Marquis De Lafayette (full name: Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette, Marquis de Lafayette) was a French military officer who fought beside George Washington and the Continental Army during the American Revolution, particularly at the battle of Yorktown. Lafayette played an important role in the French Revolution as well, trying to steer a moderate course that failed when the French Revolutionaries became radical and murderous. He spent five years in prison during the French Revolution until after it ended, Napoleon arranged for his release. In World War One in 1917 when American troops entered France and American commanders visited his tomb, to honor for his role in the American Revolution, they said "Lafayette, we are here". Betsy RossBetsy Ross presenting the first American flag to George Washington by Edward Percy Moran Betsy Ross is credited with making the first American flag in 1776 at the request of George Washington. What political idea influenced the American Revolution?In turn, the Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and justice helped to create the conditions for the American Revolution and the subsequent Constitution.
Which of the following was an important political origin of the American Revolution quizlet?What was an important political origin of the American Revolution? The colonists criticized their lack of representation in the parliament. That each member of Britain's House of Commons represented the entire empire, not just his own district.
What were the 3 main causes of the American Revolution?Here are 6 key causes of the American revolution.. Seven Years War (1756-1763) ... . Taxes and Duties. ... . Boston Massacre (1770) ... . Boston Tea Party (1773) ... . Intolerable Acts (1774) ... . King George III's Speech to Parliament (1775). What was most important about the American Revolution?First, the American Revolution secured the independence of the United States from the dominion of Great Britain and separated it from the British Empire.
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