The American Revolution

• Essential Question: Explain the causes and effects of the American Revolution.

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Frontier Life• Less extreme class divisions than in

Europe.−Promoted the idea of equality among

white, property-owning men.

Colonialism• Britain used the

colonies as a source for raw materials and a market for British goods.−Taxed

Tarring and Feathering a tax collector

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.

Join or die, by Benjamin Franklin

The Boston Massacre, by Paul Revere

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.

Early U.S. Gov. 1783-87• Confederation: loose union of states

with a weak central gov’t.• Ineffective & soon abandoned.

−Unable to tax.

Constitution 1787• Federal System: Split between national &

state gov’ts.• Republic: elected leaders.• Bill of Rights: protecting natural rights.

Effects of the Rev.• Created the most liberal, democratic, and

commercial nation in the West.• Promoted egalitarian thinking.• Inspired revolutions around the world.

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.

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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