Independence

(Period: The Road to Independence)

Synopsis:

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Historical synopsis courtesy of A Hypertext on American History from the colonial period until Modern Times by Department of Humanities Computing, University of Groningen, The Netherlands and the former United States Information Agency (1953-1999).

Key Facts:

• America's political ideology would be based on John Locke's ideas of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Key Events:

• May 10, 1776 - a resolution calling for separation was adopted.
• July 4, 1776 - the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the colonies.

Key People:

• Thomas Paine - theorist and writer who published "Common Sense," an impactful piece on government.
• Thomas Jefferson - main author of the Declaration of Independence