The American Revolution
•American colonies waged the American War for Independence against the British Crown (King George III) in the 1776.
•Historical Significant – “Declaration of Independence”
•Justification – Thomas Jefferson “government must conform to the will of majority and must protect the inalienable rights of all individuals to “Life, Liberty’ and the pursuit of Happiness.”
•Social and Political Changes – great social, economic, and religious changes took place.