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What was the primary goal of John Locke's idea of self-government?
What was the primary goal of John Locke's idea of self-government?
What was the approximate population of the colonies in 1770?
What was the approximate population of the colonies in 1770?
What document is quoted in the passage with the phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident...'?
What document is quoted in the passage with the phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident...'?
What was the learning objective of the American Revolution lesson?
What was the learning objective of the American Revolution lesson?
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How did the colonialists primarily identify themselves?
How did the colonialists primarily identify themselves?
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What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
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What was the main argument of the colonists against the British taxation policies?
What was the main argument of the colonists against the British taxation policies?
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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
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What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?
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What was the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
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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.
