1700-1812: Changes in Cultural attitdues Towards Britain That Led to the Birth of a New Nation (RG)
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1700 TO 1763
American cultural attitude towards slavery and Great Awakening/Enlightment -
Royal African Company
shows coins for trade of the Royal African Company and logo of King James II, The success of the colonies were largely built on slave labor from Africa. This company was the major supplier of slaves in this period and is representative of colonial appetite for labor. -
At the Apex of Religous Fervor-Great Awakenment -Boston(credit:Corbet,Scot.openstax/ushistory)
Firebrand preacher Johnathon Edwards gave an electric sermon about avoiding eternal damnation. These speeches are typical during the Great Awakenment/Enlightenment period -
1763, Paxton's Boys, An example of Discontentment with British Government
With growing discontent on British Imperialism in the colonies, partly because the colonists were forbidden on expanding on lands without permission and growing tensions with the Indians; vigilante groups started to cause problems. Paxton's boys were a group of men who attacked the Conestoga reservation. This was bred out of the frustration that property and expansion was being limited and the British government allowed it. -
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1763-1783, American Revolution: Dissatisfaction with British Imperialism
This was a period of time marked with great discontent with British occupation. As American pride grew, there were several battles between the colonists and the motherland -
Thomas Paine writes "Amercian Crisis", 1776
On December 23, 1776, Paine writes this compelling argument for why America is at a crucial point in history and must chose between British loyalty and The birth of a new nation. -
July 4th: Declaration of Independce
At the height of American cultural identity, the 13 colonies formally announce to Britain that they regarded themselves as a separate sovereign nation. -
Battle of Saratoga
Defeat of Generals Buygone and Clinton by the US Continental Army near Saratoga Springs, NY. The march towards independence intensifies. Catalyst for the U.S. being recognized as a separate nation by France in that year. -
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1783-1812:Growing pains of a New Nation
The years immediately after American gained independence were difficult. The nation was faced with differing opinions on its direction. Its citizens started to call for specific rights not expressed under the US constitution. -
US CONSTITUTION
At the constitutional convention in 1787, after much debate representatives from the states sign this document. The opening lines states: "we the people...". This refers to American cultural attitude towards self governance and the belief that its citizens should have a say in the direction of the nation. -
Bill of Rights
As introduced by James Madison and adopted in 1791, The Bill of rights specifically expressed those granted to its citizens that was not apart of the original constitution. American cultural drive for a more perfect nation is being exhibited.
