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What was the primary goal of John Locke's idea of self-government?

  • To establish a monarchy
  • To justify the tyranny of King George III
  • To limit the power of the government
  • To promote the idea that people are born free and equal in rights (correct)
  • What was the approximate population of the colonies in 1770?

  • 500,000
  • 250,000
  • 2.5 million (correct)
  • 5 million
  • What document is quoted in the passage with the phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident...'?

  • The Constitution
  • The Declaration of Independence (correct)
  • The Magna Carta
  • The Treaty of Paris
  • What was the learning objective of the American Revolution lesson?

    <p>To understand the causes and effects of the American Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the colonialists primarily identify themselves?

    <p>By their state or region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?

    <p>To pay for the debts incurred during the French and Indian War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main argument of the colonists against the British taxation policies?

    <p>That they had no representation in the British Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

    <p>The British gained control of most of North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

    <p>It was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Class Agenda Overview

    • Review of warm-up questions to engage students
    • Objective: Understand causes and effects of the American Revolution
    • Essential Question: Motivation behind American Colonies' desire for independence from Great Britain
    • Daily activity includes discussing a meme related to the American Revolution
    • Homework: Read and summarize The Declaration of Independence in two paragraphs

    Influence of the Enlightenment

    • John Locke emphasized self-government and self-determination
    • All individuals are born free and equal in rights: Life, Liberty, and Property
    • Government derives authority from the consent of the people
    • Individuals possess the right to revolt against unjust rulers

    Tyranny of King George III

    • King George III ruled from 1760 to 1820
    • In 1700, colonial population: 250,000; by 1770, population surged to 2.5 million
    • Colonists identified with their specific colonies (e.g., Virginians, Rhode Islanders) but considered themselves British subjects

    Economic Factors Contributing to Tensions

    • 1651: Navigation Act mandated colonists could only trade with Britain, imposing high taxes on goods from Dutch or French sources
    • 1754-1763: French and Indian War was fought between British and French forces, impacting Native American alliances; Britain emerged victorious, claiming substantial territory in North America
    • The war incurred costs of approximately $110 million, prompting Britain to seek revenue from American colonies

    Key Legislative Actions and Colonial Response

    • 1765: Stamp Act was enacted to finance the war; taxed all paper goods
    • Colonists protested with the rallying cry of "no taxation without representation," as they lacked parliamentary representation
    • Resistance groups formed, notably the Sons of Liberty, led by figures like Samuel Adams

    Significant Events Leading to Revolution

    • 1773: Boston Tea Party symbolized colonial protest against British taxation
    • 1774: First Continental Congress convened due to grievances regarding treatment of Boston, resulting in ignored petitions to King George III
    • April 19, 1775: Battle of Lexington and Concord marks the beginning of the Revolution, famously termed “the shot heard around the world”

    Declaration of Independence

    • Signed July 4, 1776, crafted chiefly by Thomas Jefferson
    • Core assertion: Governments exist only with the consent of the governed; citizens hold the right to alter or abolish oppressive governments

    Challenges Faced by American Forces

    • General George Washington led an inadequately supplied and trained army against the might of the British military establishment
    • Despite challenges, determination to secure independence fueled the American efforts in the Revolution

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    Test your understanding of the American Revolution! Review the causes and effects, and explore the influence of the Enlightenment on the American colonies' desire for independence.

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