Podcast appearances and mentions of olive branch petition

John Dickinson burst onto the scene with his "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania" published in a Philadelphia newspaper in 1767 and 1768.  He wrote "The Liberty Song,"  sung all over America, including at the 1769  Sons of Liberty dinner in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and the Continental Congress's Olive Branch Petition and with Jefferson  the "Declaration on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms."  While he opposed the Declaration of Independence, he drafted the Articles of Confederation, and in 1787 was a member of the Constitutional Convention.  We talk about Dickinson with Dr. Jane Calvert, author of the new biography, Penman of the Founding:  A Biography of John Dickinson , and the Director and Chief Editor of the John Dickinson Writings Project.Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!

Welcome Patriots! In this show we discuss the first major battle of the Revolutionary War, that being the Battle of Bunker Hill.  I discuss how it went down, who was involved and interesting stories of some special men involved.  I also cover Joseph Warren and go into more detail of what Washington was facing as the new General of the Army, it was overwhelming to say the least. I really think you will enjoy this one, quite detailed and lesser known facts revealed! We have a show sponsor which is fantastic! Please consider supporting them by buying from them. ⁠⁠This Episode Show Notes⁠⁠ https://www.patriotpowerpodcast.com/28 ⁠⁠All Episodes Show Notes⁠⁠ https://www.patriotpowerpodcast.com/show-notes Do you have a question, comment or suggestion?  Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming show?  I'd love to hear from you, so get in touch! • ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ https://www.PatriotPowerPodcast.com • ⁠⁠Email Me⁠⁠ patriotpowerpodcast@gmail.com • ⁠⁠Gab ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMzde3nLs7pK9JNyORH9Axw⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/ytvme464 _______________________________________ If you appreciate and like this podcast, please consider ⁠supporting it here⁠, or contact me and have your ad read during a show! Please share this podcast with others you know. Support it further by being a ⁠⁠sponsor⁠⁠! Please leave us a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpowerpodcast/message

“Remember it is the fifth of March and avenge the death of your brethren!” This is the story of the expiration of hope for reconciliation between the American colonies and the "Mother Country."  Bunker Hill's a blood bath. Congress isn't sure about how aggressive to be in war as it still hopes for peaceful reconciliation. It sends King George III their "Olive Branch Petition," but it's D.O.A. Things only devolve further as the King proclaims the colonies in a state of rebellion and Thomas Paine in turns rips the King a new one in his #colonialviral pamphlet, Common Sense.  Meanwhile, more blood is being spilt in battle. In Quebec, Colonel Benedict Arnold suffers serious injury while Captain Aaron Burr witnesses the death of General Richard Montgomery. Back in the colonies, Henry Knox has just dragged cannons over 300 miles from Fort Ticonderoga to General Washington in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Virginian digs his new toys. He has a daring plan to put them to use against the British still occupying Boston. ​ ___ 4 Ways to dive deeper into History That Doesn't Suck Join our growing facebook community Get our weekly newsletter, The Revolution Become part of the HTDS Patreon family Subscribe to Greg's monthly newsletter, Connected History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover which American City was the largest prior to & around start of 1770's. Learn whom Thomas Paine got to know not long after becoming Pennsylvania Magazine Editor including what all both men had in common. Find out what had taken place come September 1774 being 2 Months before Paine's Arrival. Learn what took place in Philadelphia 3 Weeks after first shots had been fired at Lexington & Concord, Massachusetts. Discover which Pennsylvania Delegate of Quaker Faith had persuaded Congress to send the Crown a request known as “Olive Branch Petition”. Learn how Thomas Paine viewed the petition. Discover what other men of powerful status would become inspired by Thomas Paine's Literary Works including the one he began in late 1775. Learn exactly what Thomas Paine published on January 10, 1776 along with discovering some fundamental aspects behind document itself. Discover if Paine's newly published document supported outright monarch removal. Find out whether or not their were skeptics whom disliked Paine's masterpiece work. Understand why March 17, 1776 is important. Learn which Virginian was the first to emphatically state that all 13 Colonies were to become free & independent states. Find out exactly how many copies of Paine's Watershed Document got published in 1776 including one year later. Discover what happened shortly after Congress had officially declared separation from England. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

Louis Avallone and Stephen Parr discuss the legal ramifications of Mayor Perkins’ face mask proclamation. It looks like Perkins is violating both the City Charter and Louisiana Law. Furthermore, what legal protections do the residents of Shreveport have in this power overreach? Is there even a concept of due process for this “new’ crime for not wearing masks?It does not appear Mayor Perkins has the authority to declare a medical emergency as that belongs exclusively to the Shreveport City Council per the City Charter. It doesn’t appear Perkins has the authority create either a new crime nor the punishment for that new crime. Look them up and read them for yourself. Louisiana Revised Statute Tit. 29, § 737 and Louisiana Revised Statute Tit. 29, § 736Our @American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Denise Arthur, are very impressed with White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany. She is smart, well organized, and ready to teach rude reporters how to be better journalists every day!Louis and Stephen talk with Danny McCormick about how Democrats are using fear and emotion, rather than logic and reason, to govern. Gov. Edwards and local officials are making decisions which are destroying businesses and livelihoods, and are forcing people to die alone because family members are not permitted to be with them. He said that when you are engaging in such destructive behavior, it should not surprise anyone that they are now trying to make people who don’t want to wear a mask become the villains.On July 8, 1775, the Colonies sent The Olive Branch Petition to King George III in England, hoping to obtain peace with King George III, but it was refused. Instead King George III declared the Colonies as being in open rebellion. The Declaration of Independence was then signed on July 4, 1776. The relationship to today’s events is the Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature could end the lockdowns with their own petition which only needs a few more signatures. Why is it not happening?

Louis Avallone and Stephen Parr discuss the legal ramifications of Mayor Perkins’ face mask proclamation. It looks like Perkins is violating both the City Charter and Louisiana Law. Furthermore, what legal protections do the residents of Shreveport have in this power overreach? Is there even a concept of due process for this “new’ crime for not wearing masks?It does not appear Mayor Perkins has the authority to declare a medical emergency as that belongs exclusively to the Shreveport City Council per the City Charter. It doesn’t appear Perkins has the authority create either a new crime nor the punishment for that new crime. Look them up and read them for yourself. Louisiana Revised Statute Tit. 29, § 737 and Louisiana Revised Statute Tit. 29, § 736Our @American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Denise Arthur, are very impressed with White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany. She is smart, well organized, and ready to teach rude reporters how to be better journalists every day!Louis and Stephen talk with Danny McCormick about how Democrats are using fear and emotion, rather than logic and reason, to govern. Gov. Edwards and local officials are making decisions which are destroying businesses and livelihoods, and are forcing people to die alone because family members are not permitted to be with them. He said that when you are engaging in such destructive behavior, it should not surprise anyone that they are now trying to make people who don’t want to wear a mask become the villains.On July 8, 1775, the Colonies sent The Olive Branch Petition to King George III in England, hoping to obtain peace with King George III, but it was refused. Instead King George III declared the Colonies as being in open rebellion. The Declaration of Independence was then signed on July 4, 1776. The relationship to today’s events is the Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature could end the lockdowns with their own petition which only needs a few more signatures. Why is it not happening?

Episode 0060—Olive Us TogetherIn July 1775, the American colonies made one last effort to avoid all-out war with Britain in the form of the Olive Branch Petition.How might history have played out if George III had not only read the petition but granted its request?  Website: www.aforkintimepodcast.comE-Mail: aforkintimepodcast@gmail.comDirect Link to Listener Survey: https://www.aforkintimepodcast.com/listenersurveyIf you enjoy the podcast, you can help by supporting us via Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/aforkintimeYou can follow A Fork In Time on….Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aforkintimeTwitter: @AFITPodcastPinterest: www.pinterest.com/aforkintimeTheme Music: Conquer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/aforkintime)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode three 5th graders talk about the Olive Branch Petition.

Today's lesson includes info the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses, The Shot Heard Round the World, and the Olive Branch Petition....also be sure to stay tuned for a special ending.

Over the winter of 1775-76, the Ministry in Britain decides to use overwhelming force to put an end to colonial resistance.  The King refuses to receive the Olive Branch Petition makes clear that he supports Parliament in this fight and calls for the use of force to suppress colonial treason.  He also starts recruiting German speaking mercenaries to supplement the British Army.  The ministry also dumps General Gage and Secretary Dartmouth, replacing them with General Howe and Secretary Germain.  The ministry also implements a blockade of North America. Meanwhile France begins to pay attention to the rebellion.  It sends its first unofficial envoy to Philadelphia to see if it makes sense to provide some covert assistance. Visit https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this week's episode.  

Over the winter of 1775-76, the Ministry in Britain decides to use overwhelming force to put an end to colonial resistance.  The King refuses to receive the Olive Branch Petition makes clear that he supports Parliament in this fight and calls for the use of force to suppress colonial treason.  He also starts recruiting German speaking mercenaries to supplement the British Army.  The ministry also dumps General Gage and Secretary Dartmouth, replacing them with General Howe and Secretary Germain.  The ministry also implements a blockade of North America. Meanwhile France begins to pay attention to the rebellion.  It sends its first unofficial envoy to Philadelphia to see if it makes sense to provide some covert assistance. Visit https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this week's episode.  

In the summer of 1775, after creating a the Continental Army and making Washington its commander, Congress makes one final effort for peace, sending the King the Olive Branch Petition. After that, Congress focuses on the war at hand, drafting a Declaration on the Necessity of Taking up Arms.  It organizes committees to run military affairs and creates a new Post Office.  Congress also rejects Parliament's Conciliatory Proposition before it adjourns for the rest of the summer. Visit https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.

In the summer of 1775, after creating a the Continental Army and making Washington its commander, Congress makes one final effort for peace, sending the King the Olive Branch Petition. After that, Congress focuses on the war at hand, drafting a Declaration on the Necessity of Taking up Arms.  It organizes committees to run military affairs and creates a new Post Office.  Congress also rejects Parliament's Conciliatory Proposition before it adjourns for the rest of the summer. Visit https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.

Episode 56: - Chris discusses the gathering of delegates for the second continental congress and their final attempts at preserving peace with England ----- Please be sure to subscribe and tell your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes and reach out to us on social media! Twitter: @ateachershist Facebook: A Teacher's History of the United States Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ateachershist/ Website: www.ateachershistory.com Artwork by Brad Ziegler

Welcome back to The Emancipation Podcast Station - the place to hear about history researched and retold through the eyes of Middle school and HS students.   Last time on the show... Today we are “Creating a Nation”. Let’s dive in. Braden: What is the SCC? When did the SCC happen?   The Second Continental Congress Blake- The Second Continental Congress was formed in 1775 in Philadelphia right after the fight for american independence began. It was formed for the purpose of military strategy and provide direction in the new war. George Washington was ll elected to be the commander of the armies. The Second Continental Congress had became the government of that time. Ricky-the second continental Congress was basically the first government the U.S had. Formed or more accurately held, it was what created decisions like “should we go to war” “should we try for a treaty” or “should we attack now or in the future”. Ben- On July 5 the conservatives thought reconciliation was possible so they made the olive branch petition, it was made stating the colonies loyalty to the crown, and congress passed it. The next day the colonies got congress to pass the Declaration and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, explaining the colonies decision to GO TO WAR. It completely demolished the olive branch petition and everything it said. That’s how the battles of lexington and concord started. Skylar - The two main factions represented at the congress. John Jay from NY and John Dickinson from PA. they were conservatives, and there were two radical leaders. Their names were, John Adams of Massachusetts, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. On july 5th congress authorized the Olive Branch Petition as one last and final attempt of negotiation and affirm the colonies loyalty to the crown. Hunter- The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies that started meeting in the summer of 1775, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, soon after the Revolutionary war had begun. Ethan - On the 4th of July in 1776 the Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence. They were motivated to do so because they wanted to secure the alliance with the French. Negotiations were over and they needed full independence. In those moments Thomas Jefferson decided to write the first draft of the famous document which was edited by the other delegates. It was then issued on July 4th. The Declaration of Independence Braden: Why was the Doi written? What did it basically do? What were some of the things mentioned in it? Blake- The Declaration of Independence is possibly the most famous point in the Revolutionary War. Written by Thomas Jefferson there is signs of Enlightenment thinking within the text. Ricky-the declaration of independence was a cry for independence, obviously by looking at the name. These men basically put their lives at risk for their country, and knew that by sending arguably the most important piece of paper in the entire world, to the most powerful country in the world (at the time), they would ultimately change the course of the world, or be the biggest failure ever. Of course we all know how that ended up to be. Ben- The Declaration was basically asking for help from france because they knew they couldn’t win a war against a great superpower like britain so they made the declaration. It talked about how England cut off trade from everywhere of the world, how it taxed them without consent, and how it stationed these british soldiers, (called regulators) into america without any warning. That’s the basics at least. Skylar - The declaration of independence was a point of no return for the young united states. Thomas jefferson was the main man of writing this declaration. Many think the declaration of independence was the cause of the revolutionary war, although some parts of the war were already going on long before the declaration of independence was even public. Hunter- The Declaration of Independence is the statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress at the Pennsylvania state house In Philadelphia, on july 4, 1775, which announced that the thirteen American Colonies, which at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states, no longer under the British rule. Ethan - Some of the first lines to the Declaration were” We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal”. This document was basically telling the world that the were no longer a United Kingdom colony. As I said before the article was written by Thomas Jefferson. The Articles of Confederation Braden: Why was the AoC doomed to fail? Blake- In 1777 The Articles of Confederation was created in hopes of looking as different from Monarchy as possible. Although there were complications as to getting it ratified by law it would need at least 9 out of 13 states for the ratification to be approved. Eventually the Articles would be changed in 1789 for a new constitution. Ricky-being created in 1777, and officially ratified by all 13 states, there seemed to be a need in change. The federal government was weak, and Shay’s rebellion proved this, and while a change was needed, it was also a turning point for colonial americans when it came to politics like a working constitution which was finally put into complete and full effect on September 13 1788. Ben- created in 1777 in effect from 1781-1789. Balance of federal and state power, no executive or judicial branch, just congress. 13 states, 1 representative each. Any law pass must be 9/13 states. To change article of confederation, must be unanimous vote. The articles unite all 13 states into one government, which is a good thing. Skylar - The Articles Of Confederation  was the first constitution of the united states. It was put in place even before the one that we have now and adopted in 1789.  The articles of confederation were created in 1777. This was put in place because the US was trying to get away from monarchy and wanted to try something new called limited government.  If they wanted to pass anything, rather it was just a little law, or a law that would change the main language it would have to go through all of the states and be elected yes from all of them before anything could change. They did this so all states would feel like they were being treated equally but in the long run it would just be a pain. Hunter- The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States of America. Steaming in wartime urgency, it’s progress was slowed down by fears of central Authority and extensive land claims by the states before it was ratified, or made effective, on March 1, 1781. Ethan - As everyone else has said, the Articles of Confederation were the first written constitution of the United States.  They were one of the many debates over balance in state and federal governments. Created during the middle of the revolution, around 1777. Megan   Shays's Rebellion Braden: Why did shay rebel? Why couldnt the state stop him? Blake- Daniel Shays was a farmer and veteran of the Revolutionary War from Massachusetts. He led a rebellion against the state of Massachusetts for the treatment of the states economy. Daniel had remained unpaid for his service in the military upon finding out he was not the only one to be unpaid he decided to do something. Ricky-Shay’s rebellion was a battle/protest in western massachusetts. It was an attempt to seize the armoury of weapons. Fortunately for us they weren’t successful in their attack, or else surely Britain would come in through all the chaos. But it had a great outcome nonetheless. The shock of the protest made george washington resign from his presidency during his second term, and created thought as to what the articles of confederation should really have in it. Ben- Daniel Shay used to be a farmer, then the revolutionary war happened, he joined the militia and fought in Lexington, the Battle for Bunker Hill, and Saratoga. He was still being taxed during his service. And couldn’t pay them because he didn’t get payed for his service. The congress with no army and no way to raise money couldnt fight off this revolution. Skylar - in august of 1786 a veteran that was in the revolutionary war named Daniel shays led an armed army to Springfield, Massachusetts to protest about what he thought was the most unjust thing in the whole wide world. In the 1800s farmers in western Massachusetts were so mad at the taxes made by a far away government so they rebelled. The government responded by attempting to suppress the rebellion. Hunter- Ethan - Shays’s Rebellion occurred during August 1786.  Daniel Shays was the leader of a large rebellion in Springfield, Massachusetts to show injustice in the economics and politics of the state legislature.  Farmers were mad because the taxes were made by an unsympathetic government to quote the material. In this situation they rebelled and the government decided to suppress that rebellion. Megan Braden: what was the ⅗ article? What was the two ideas that came out of the convention? What was the great compromise? What was its alternative name?   The Constitutional Convention Blake- The Constitutional Convention was held in hopes of creating a stronger central government which The Articles of Confederation did not accomplish. The main problem of this was that they wanted to stay away from Monarchy as far as possible. Ricky- the articles ofp confederation were held in the hopes of editing the articles of confederation. Instead they created a new constitution, a document separating us from the rest of the world not just as a country, but also as a people. Ben- the founding fathers thought the articles of confederation werent working and had to make the second constitution in US history, the constitutional convention. They also did the virginia plan during this time, because they wanted a new legislature, which stated that there should be a certain amount of representatives based on the population of the state, virginia had the biggest population at that time. But the little states didnt like this so they made the new jersey plan, kinda like the aticles of confederation, it said that each state gets one vote in everything, so that everyone got the same amount of representation. Skylar - Before the constitutional convention the united states was just a hope mess. The previous system of government (the articles of confederation) was a mess. They would let other states raise taxes on another state’s goods which makes no sense like why???? Also they could not keep a working military together for some reason, and a whole bunch more crazy stuff. So the newly adapted united states needed a come to jesus meeting so they held the constitutional convention. This was held in 1887 and delegates from 12 of the 13 states showed up to discuss what the heck they needed to do to make a new and improved government. Rhode Island didn’t show up because they wanted to be petty and didn’t want a central government which was okay because the other delegates were gonna figure regardless. This took place in Philly also where the DoI was signed. Hunter-  The Constitutional Convention scene at the signing of the Constitution of the United States. The Constitutional Convention (also known as the Philadelphia Convention) Took place on May 25, to September 17, 1787.   Ethan - 55 Delegates from 12 of the 13 states met in Philadelphia to take another look at the Articles of Confederation which did not support the young America.  The ⅗  compromise was something that came from the famous convention. It states that an african american was counted as ⅗ of a person, proof they weren’t equal. It wasn’t right. Megan   The US Constitution Braden: Whats to stop one part of the Gov to take control? What powers does each section have? Blake- The US Constitution was what came of the Constitutional Convention it states the different powers of each three governmental branches. Even though Thomas Jefferson was a big part of the government at the time he was not present during signing as he was working as a representative in France. To stop the formation of a tyrannical government the three branches were given the ability to stop eachother from passing laws that were deemed unconstitutional. Ricky- the U.S constitution of Rights which, like Ben said, are “still being used today, that’s 200 years of use”. The constitution is not just what set us apart from most countries then, but it still keeps us separated from most countries today. Here is the first of said rights stated in the constitution.  “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; orr the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to peti the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances” Ben The delegates were in trouble trying to make the ideal government, so they made the great comprimise which gave the each state 2 senators. There was an upper house and lower house, upper house has 2 senators and lower house has a number of representatives based on pop. and if something gets approved it is sent to the upper house. The US constitution is the oldest constitution in history, still being used today, that’s 200 years of use. Skylar - The US constitution is the oldest constitution still being used and one of the smallest. They made this constitution at the constitutional convention in 1887. This was going to be a great compromise for a new government system the newly adapted United states that nearly everyone could agree on. They wanted balance and equality. They agreed that it would be a 2 house legislature and there would be a house of representatives. as well as 2 senate’s for each state regardless of how big or small it might be. Hunter- The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution originally compressing seven articles, delineates the national frame of the Government. Ethan - It was a compromise in the famous convention. It is what Americans use to govern themselves. I mean we still follow it today. It made sure no branch of government was more powerful than another. I want to point out that it basically balanced out all things American government. Megan That’s all we have time for today. Thanks for joining us in this emancipation from the box, that is learning.

Welcome back to The Emancipation Podcast Station - the place to hear about history researched and retold through the eyes of Middle school and HS students.   Last time on the show... Today we are “Creating a Nation”. Let’s dive in. Braden: What is the SCC? When did the SCC happen?   The Second Continental Congress Blake- The Second Continental Congress was formed in 1775 in Philadelphia right after the fight for american independence began. It was formed for the purpose of military strategy and provide direction in the new war. George Washington was ll elected to be the commander of the armies. The Second Continental Congress had became the government of that time. Ricky-the second continental Congress was basically the first government the U.S had. Formed or more accurately held, it was what created decisions like “should we go to war” “should we try for a treaty” or “should we attack now or in the future”. Ben- On July 5 the conservatives thought reconciliation was possible so they made the olive branch petition, it was made stating the colonies loyalty to the crown, and congress passed it. The next day the colonies got congress to pass the Declaration and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, explaining the colonies decision to GO TO WAR. It completely demolished the olive branch petition and everything it said. That’s how the battles of lexington and concord started. Skylar - The two main factions represented at the congress. John Jay from NY and John Dickinson from PA. they were conservatives, and there were two radical leaders. Their names were, John Adams of Massachusetts, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. On july 5th congress authorized the Olive Branch Petition as one last and final attempt of negotiation and affirm the colonies loyalty to the crown. Hunter- The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies that started meeting in the summer of 1775, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, soon after the Revolutionary war had begun. Ethan - On the 4th of July in 1776 the Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence. They were motivated to do so because they wanted to secure the alliance with the French. Negotiations were over and they needed full independence. In those moments Thomas Jefferson decided to write the first draft of the famous document which was edited by the other delegates. It was then issued on July 4th. The Declaration of Independence Braden: Why was the Doi written? What did it basically do? What were some of the things mentioned in it? Blake- The Declaration of Independence is possibly the most famous point in the Revolutionary War. Written by Thomas Jefferson there is signs of Enlightenment thinking within the text. Ricky-the declaration of independence was a cry for independence, obviously by looking at the name. These men basically put their lives at risk for their country, and knew that by sending arguably the most important piece of paper in the entire world, to the most powerful country in the world (at the time), they would ultimately change the course of the world, or be the biggest failure ever. Of course we all know how that ended up to be. Ben- The Declaration was basically asking for help from france because they knew they couldn’t win a war against a great superpower like britain so they made the declaration. It talked about how England cut off trade from everywhere of the world, how it taxed them without consent, and how it stationed these british soldiers, (called regulators) into america without any warning. That’s the basics at least. Skylar - The declaration of independence was a point of no return for the young united states. Thomas jefferson was the main man of writing this declaration. Many think the declaration of independence was the cause of the revolutionary war, although some parts of the war were already going on long before the declaration of independence was even public. Hunter- The Declaration of Independence is the statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress at the Pennsylvania state house In Philadelphia, on july 4, 1775, which announced that the thirteen American Colonies, which at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign states, no longer under the British rule. Ethan - Some of the first lines to the Declaration were” We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal”. This document was basically telling the world that the were no longer a United Kingdom colony. As I said before the article was written by Thomas Jefferson. The Articles of Confederation Braden: Why was the AoC doomed to fail? Blake- In 1777 The Articles of Confederation was created in hopes of looking as different from Monarchy as possible. Although there were complications as to getting it ratified by law it would need at least 9 out of 13 states for the ratification to be approved. Eventually the Articles would be changed in 1789 for a new constitution. Ricky-being created in 1777, and officially ratified by all 13 states, there seemed to be a need in change. The federal government was weak, and Shay’s rebellion proved this, and while a change was needed, it was also a turning point for colonial americans when it came to politics like a working constitution which was finally put into complete and full effect on September 13 1788. Ben- created in 1777 in effect from 1781-1789. Balance of federal and state power, no executive or judicial branch, just congress. 13 states, 1 representative each. Any law pass must be 9/13 states. To change article of confederation, must be unanimous vote. The articles unite all 13 states into one government, which is a good thing. Skylar - The Articles Of Confederation  was the first constitution of the united states. It was put in place even before the one that we have now and adopted in 1789.  The articles of confederation were created in 1777. This was put in place because the US was trying to get away from monarchy and wanted to try something new called limited government.  If they wanted to pass anything, rather it was just a little law, or a law that would change the main language it would have to go through all of the states and be elected yes from all of them before anything could change. They did this so all states would feel like they were being treated equally but in the long run it would just be a pain. Hunter- The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States of America. Steaming in wartime urgency, it’s progress was slowed down by fears of central Authority and extensive land claims by the states before it was ratified, or made effective, on March 1, 1781. Ethan - As everyone else has said, the Articles of Confederation were the first written constitution of the United States.  They were one of the many debates over balance in state and federal governments. Created during the middle of the revolution, around 1777. Megan   Shays's Rebellion Braden: Why did shay rebel? Why couldnt the state stop him? Blake- Daniel Shays was a farmer and veteran of the Revolutionary War from Massachusetts. He led a rebellion against the state of Massachusetts for the treatment of the states economy. Daniel had remained unpaid for his service in the military upon finding out he was not the only one to be unpaid he decided to do something. Ricky-Shay’s rebellion was a battle/protest in western massachusetts. It was an attempt to seize the armoury of weapons. Fortunately for us they weren’t successful in their attack, or else surely Britain would come in through all the chaos. But it had a great outcome nonetheless. The shock of the protest made george washington resign from his presidency during his second term, and created thought as to what the articles of confederation should really have in it. Ben- Daniel Shay used to be a farmer, then the revolutionary war happened, he joined the militia and fought in Lexington, the Battle for Bunker Hill, and Saratoga. He was still being taxed during his service. And couldn’t pay them because he didn’t get payed for his service. The congress with no army and no way to raise money couldnt fight off this revolution. Skylar - in august of 1786 a veteran that was in the revolutionary war named Daniel shays led an armed army to Springfield, Massachusetts to protest about what he thought was the most unjust thing in the whole wide world. In the 1800s farmers in western Massachusetts were so mad at the taxes made by a far away government so they rebelled. The government responded by attempting to suppress the rebellion. Hunter- Ethan - Shays’s Rebellion occurred during August 1786.  Daniel Shays was the leader of a large rebellion in Springfield, Massachusetts to show injustice in the economics and politics of the state legislature.  Farmers were mad because the taxes were made by an unsympathetic government to quote the material. In this situation they rebelled and the government decided to suppress that rebellion. Megan Braden: what was the ⅗ article? What was the two ideas that came out of the convention? What was the great compromise? What was its alternative name?   The Constitutional Convention Blake- The Constitutional Convention was held in hopes of creating a stronger central government which The Articles of Confederation did not accomplish. The main problem of this was that they wanted to stay away from Monarchy as far as possible. Ricky- the articles ofp confederation were held in the hopes of editing the articles of confederation. Instead they created a new constitution, a document separating us from the rest of the world not just as a country, but also as a people. Ben- the founding fathers thought the articles of confederation werent working and had to make the second constitution in US history, the constitutional convention. They also did the virginia plan during this time, because they wanted a new legislature, which stated that there should be a certain amount of representatives based on the population of the state, virginia had the biggest population at that time. But the little states didnt like this so they made the new jersey plan, kinda like the aticles of confederation, it said that each state gets one vote in everything, so that everyone got the same amount of representation. Skylar - Before the constitutional convention the united states was just a hope mess. The previous system of government (the articles of confederation) was a mess. They would let other states raise taxes on another state’s goods which makes no sense like why???? Also they could not keep a working military together for some reason, and a whole bunch more crazy stuff. So the newly adapted united states needed a come to jesus meeting so they held the constitutional convention. This was held in 1887 and delegates from 12 of the 13 states showed up to discuss what the heck they needed to do to make a new and improved government. Rhode Island didn’t show up because they wanted to be petty and didn’t want a central government which was okay because the other delegates were gonna figure regardless. This took place in Philly also where the DoI was signed. Hunter-  The Constitutional Convention scene at the signing of the Constitution of the United States. The Constitutional Convention (also known as the Philadelphia Convention) Took place on May 25, to September 17, 1787.   Ethan - 55 Delegates from 12 of the 13 states met in Philadelphia to take another look at the Articles of Confederation which did not support the young America.  The ⅗  compromise was something that came from the famous convention. It states that an african american was counted as ⅗ of a person, proof they weren’t equal. It wasn’t right. Megan   The US Constitution Braden: Whats to stop one part of the Gov to take control? What powers does each section have? Blake- The US Constitution was what came of the Constitutional Convention it states the different powers of each three governmental branches. Even though Thomas Jefferson was a big part of the government at the time he was not present during signing as he was working as a representative in France. To stop the formation of a tyrannical government the three branches were given the ability to stop eachother from passing laws that were deemed unconstitutional. Ricky- the U.S constitution of Rights which, like Ben said, are “still being used today, that’s 200 years of use”. The constitution is not just what set us apart from most countries then, but it still keeps us separated from most countries today. Here is the first of said rights stated in the constitution.  “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; orr the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to peti the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances” Ben The delegates were in trouble trying to make the ideal government, so they made the great comprimise which gave the each state 2 senators. There was an upper house and lower house, upper house has 2 senators and lower house has a number of representatives based on pop. and if something gets approved it is sent to the upper house. The US constitution is the oldest constitution in history, still being used today, that’s 200 years of use. Skylar - The US constitution is the oldest constitution still being used and one of the smallest. They made this constitution at the constitutional convention in 1887. This was going to be a great compromise for a new government system the newly adapted United states that nearly everyone could agree on. They wanted balance and equality. They agreed that it would be a 2 house legislature and there would be a house of representatives. as well as 2 senate’s for each state regardless of how big or small it might be. Hunter- The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution originally compressing seven articles, delineates the national frame of the Government. Ethan - It was a compromise in the famous convention. It is what Americans use to govern themselves. I mean we still follow it today. It made sure no branch of government was more powerful than another. I want to point out that it basically balanced out all things American government. Megan That’s all we have time for today. Thanks for joining us in this emancipation from the box, that is learning.

“Remember it is the fifth of March, and avenge the death of your brethren!” This is the story of the expiration of hope for reconciliation between the American colonies and the "Mother Country." Bunker Hill's a blood bath. Congress sends King George III their "Olive Branch Petition;" it's D.O.A. Things only devolve further as Thomas Paine rips the King a new one in his  #colonialviral pamphlet, Common Sense. Meanwhile, Captain Aaron Burr witnesses the death of General Montgomery in Quebec and Henry Knox moves cannons over 300 miles to General Washington in Cambridge. The Virginian digs his new toys.  Time to move on Boston. ​