10 4 (part 1)
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The document summarizes key events of the American Revolution. It discusses how Enlightenment ideas spread to the American colonies and influenced the colonists. In response to unfair British taxation and oppression, the colonists revolted against British rule, formed their own army, and declared independence in 1776. Important figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson led the revolution. The revolution resulted in the United States gaining independence and establishing a new democratic government based on principles of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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10 4 (part 1)
- 1. The American RevolutionChapter 10, Section 4
- 2. Do Now!Where did the Enlightenment happen?How far did it’s ideas reach?The Ideas of the Enlightenment had clearly made an impact on the colonies in North America. In response to their unfair taxation and other issues, the colonists revolted against British rule, formed their own army, and declairedtheir independence. Many Europeans saw the American Revolution as the embodiment of the Enlightenment Political Dreams…
- 3. Map of Colonial America
- 4. Britain and the American RevolutionUnited Kingdom of Great Britain
- 5. 1707
- 6. British = English and Scottish
- 7. Monarchy and parliament share power
- 8. Hanoverians
- 9. Dynasty 1714
- 10. Last Stuart ruler died (Queen Anne)
- 11. King George I
- 12. Crowned King
- 13. Not speak English (German Protestant)
- 14. Robert Walpole
- 15. Head of Cabinet 1st Prime Minister
- 17. Growing trade growing middle classBritish Colonies in AmericaColonies in:
- 18. Americas highly important ports
- 19. Boston
- 20. Charleston
- 21. New York City
- 22. Canada
- 23. India
- 25. British Board of Trade
- 26. Royal Council
- 27. Parliament
- 29. 1,000,000 people by 1750
- 30. Gained wealth through trade
- 31. No want British government to control their affairs The American Revolution Begins Seven Years’ War
- 32. Salutary neglect
- 33. British needed to pay for the way
- 35. Stamp Act (1765)
- 36. Tax on printed materials
- 37. First of many taxes imposed British oppression
- 38. Rebellion begins
- 39. Americans not want to pay taxes without rights
- 42. September 1774
- 43. “Take up arms and organize militias” Brief History of the American RevolutionThe Colonies were successful, and the United States was Born!
- 45. Major Revolutionary War general
- 47. First President of the United States
- 48. Thomas Jefferson
- 49. The Declaration of Independence
- 50. July 4, 1776
- 52. 3rd President of the United StatesMajor DocumentsDeclaration of Independence
- 53. Stated the United States was seceding from British control
- 54. The Constitution
- 55. Laws and Government Structure for the United States
- 56. Created a Federal System
- 57. National and state government shared power
- 58. Based on Montesquieu’s ideas 3 branches
- 59. Legislative 2 sub-branches
- 60. Democracy and balance of power
- 61. The Bill or Rights
- 62. Amendments to the Constitution
- 63. 12 proposed 10 enacted
- 65. Religion, speech, petition, assembly, bear arms, protection from unreasonable search and arrest, trial by jury, due process of law, and protection of private propertyClasswork for TodayComplete the following questions from your book now:Geography Skills #’s 1 and 2Page 331Connecting to Today #’s 1 and 2,Page 332Section Review #’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (all numbers)Page 333To be completed NOW in class on a separate sheet of paper.This will be collected and counted as a classwork grade.