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a federal government structure with a central government in
The American Constitution was drawn up in 1787. This
Washington became the first President. He became known as the
the capital, Washington, sharing power with the states. George
Father of the United States.
The Declaration of Independence said 'all men are created
3.
but slaves, Native Americans and women still did not have
rights. However, the Declaration inspired these groups to campaig
over the next two centuries to improve their
society.
4. More independence: The United States set an example for
other countries seeking independence from larger empires,
Stripes: the
People in other countries followed the ideas of the Declaration
states; the
f50 states of Independence. A new form of government, a republican
government, based on the consent of the people and without a
monarch (king or queen) was set up in America.
5. The victory of the Americans inspired French people to
their king. The war cost France a great deal of money which
resulted in increased taxes on the people. This led to the French
Revolution in 1789.
6. In Ireland, a Volunteer movement grew up which won greater
independence for the Irish parliament from the British
Some in Ireland, such as Wolfe Tone and the United Irishmen,
French Revolution. They wanted full independence from Britain.
took their inspiration from the American Revolution and the
challenge
government
