Review of Early American History

What was the colonial period like?

How did colonial governments operate?

Time to review the period between the Seven Years War and the commencement of hostilities between the colonists and British authorities.

Declaring Independence..... this is where we see thoughts on government become evident

Natural Rights & the Social Contract
(Locke's 2nd Treatise on Government & Rousseau's Social Contract)

Ideas of Republicanism & Confederation

Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation