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# Unit 3 ## American Revolution and Early Government This document appears to be handwritten notes on the American Revolution and early U.S. Government. It includes various points, likely from class notes, covering the following information: * **Causes of the American Revolution:** The notes me...

# Unit 3 ## American Revolution and Early Government This document appears to be handwritten notes on the American Revolution and early U.S. Government. It includes various points, likely from class notes, covering the following information: * **Causes of the American Revolution:** The notes mention the growing tension between the American colonists and the British government, citing various acts like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts as contributing factors. The "Declaration of Independence" and "Necessity of Taking Up Arms" are explicitly included as motivating factors. * **Foreign Involvement:** The role of foreign powers, such as France, is touched upon. The help from France in the Revolutionary War. The Treaty of Paris (1763) also appears to feature prominently. * **Early U.S. Government Structure:** The notes discuss the differing views on the structure of the new government, specifically between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. The weakness of the Articles of Confederation and a desire for a strong central government are noted. The Federalist Papers and ratification of the Constitution are also outlined in the notes, with attention to how the Constitution divides power among branches and how it was ratified. * **Key Figures and Events:** The document mentions several key figures, including Thomas Paine, John Dickinson, John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, along with specific events and court cases, like McCulloch v. Maryland which highlights the debate over the implied powers. The notes are organized in a list format, with bullet points and other symbols highlighting key points. The text is somewhat difficult to read in places, possibly due to handwriting style and imperfections. Some events, dates, laws, or legal concepts are alluded to but not fully defined.