The first English colony in North America was called Jamestown, the French and Indian war lasted about 7 years.
loyalist vs. patriots
The colonists had claimed ''no taxation without representation '' because they were all being taxed. They also had no voice in the British government.
the french alliance
the British soldiers were sent to capture the militia's weapons, while paul revere warned the colonist "the red coats are coming''.
A new constitution 1787
Not all colonists wanted to be independent of England. But most of the patriots fought in the American army, and some of the loyalists fought in the British army.
The American army defeated the British at the battle of saratoga. This victory convinced the french to join the Americans to fight against their old rival,Britain.
The bill of rights would protect people's rights that will include life, liberty, and property. ''We the people '' comes from the social contract.
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