PPT-Causes of the American Revolution

Discontent in the Colonies Colonists were angry because Great Britain wanted to tax the colonists in order to pay for the French and Indian War Great Britain began to enforce new and old laws to get their money. Historiography. The history of the French Revolution is highly debated and there are a range of interpretations of it. Below is a brief outline of three key groups.. Contemporary Interpretations. Mostly held by 19. Like the Rebel Alliance in . Star Wars. , the rebels of the American Revolution were a small disorganized group fighting against a giant empire with vastly superior numbers and firepower.. Yet the rebels won anyway, due to massive foreign support, clever strategies, noble leaders, high ideals, propaganda, and a fair amount of foul play. We don't think the Force was involved, although Benjamin Franklin had a bit of a Yoda vibe going.. 1750-1800. Representative Government . The idea of representative government was in keeping with the long-standing English traditions of limiting royal power.. Natural Rights. The writings of British philosopher John Locke profoundly influenced America's founding fathers and 18th century thought. Locke justified limiting royal authority and proposed that all human beings have natural rights and are entitled to political and economic freedom regardless of birth. . 2) Tom Paine—British Failure and International Revolutionary. History 350. April 9, 2015. Reminders and Announcements. Navigating around History 350. Syllabus is the first item in Blackboard Documents. 1) . French and Indian War. :. . Increased . tension . btwn. colonist and British. Colonist now united. British . =. indebt .  need $ to sustain and protect colonies. Causes of the American Revolution. SOCIAL. POLITICAL. INTELLECTUAL . ECONOMIC. ABSOLUTE MONARCHY. GROWTH OF INDUSTRY AND THE RISE OF THE MIDDLE CLASS. GROWING BURDEN OF. FEUDAL DUES. INCREASING POVERTY. GROWING GOVERNMENT DEBT. ATTEMPT TO TAX NOBLES. Historical interpretations of class conflict leading to. the French Revolution. Bourgeoisie . was united by economic position and class interest and frustrated by feudal laws. Eventually, rose up to lead the . And How Imitation . is . T. he . Greatest Form of Flattery. The Industrial Revolution was a significant turning point in world history. During the Industrial Revolution, machines were used to manufacture goods. Causes of the American Revolution. Mercantilism. - the economic system in which all trade is controlled by the mother country. . The colonies main job is to make money for England.. Causes of the American Revolution. How did aid from France influence the outcome of the American Revolution?. What was the significance of the battles of Lexington, Saratoga, and Trenton?. What impact did key individuals have on the Revolutionary War?. Intellectual Origins . Write down your opinion to the question: Can ideas cause a revolution? Explain your answer.. Intellectual Origins. Intro:. It is not an uncommon argument (both by historians and others) to suggest that the American Revolution was started by ideas or ideals. Background. Treaty of Ryswick – 1695 . Africans and . engagés. for labor. 1685 – Negro codes – punishments . High mortality / low fertility. Slave population – 500,000 – most African-born. Road to American Revolution 1750-1775 Warm-up for 12/10 and 12/11 Write down your homework and the following question: What can we expect to learn in this Unit based on the following video clip? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OI7itQJpfE Unit 3- American Revolution Covers the Road to Revolution, the Revolution, and effects Monday, 10/12 Warm-up (new sheet page 1 your paper): Take Pre-test on the American Revolution (on paper) Write down your homework: