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The American Revolution
• Essential Question: Explain the causes and effects of the American Revolution.
Set up your Cornell Notes!
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Frontier Life• Less extreme class divisions than in
Europe.−Promoted the idea of equality among
white, property-owning men.
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Colonialism• Britain used the
colonies as a source for raw materials and a market for British goods.−Taxed
Tarring and Feathering a tax collector
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French & Indian War (1754-60)• British gained French territory in
North America.• War costs and defending new territory
indebted Britain.• British Parliament (legislature) taxed
the colonies.
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Join or die, by Benjamin Franklin
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The Boston Massacre, by Paul Revere
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Revolutionary War, 1775-1781• France & Spain allied with the U.S.
against their old foe Britain.• Natives and slaves largely sided with
Britain.• U.S. fought a guerrilla war under George
Washington’s shrewd leadership.
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Early U.S. Gov. 1783-87• Confederation: loose union of states
with a weak central gov’t.• Ineffective & soon abandoned.
−Unable to tax.
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Constitution 1787• Federal System: Split between national &
state gov’ts.• Republic: elected leaders.• Bill of Rights: protecting natural rights.
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Effects of the Rev.• Created the most liberal, democratic, and
commercial nation in the West.• Promoted egalitarian thinking.• Inspired revolutions around the world.
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Re-engage with your C. Notes.• Chunk main ideas• Highlight key phrases• Create two higher-level questions
−Think like a teacher• Summarize
−Answer the essential question. Address each chunk in one-two sentences.
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Assignment• ELT: Evaluate the historical
development and impact of political thought.−? Describe the process of creating a governing document.
• The Social Contract Classroom−Critical Thinking Activity
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