PPT-Unit #3 – The American Revolution

Unit 3 The American Revolution Please copy the following words in your vocabulary notebook Natural Rights Universal rights such as life liberty that according to philosophers derive from nature rather than a government. Written by Thomas Jefferson, it outlines the reasons why the U.S. is separating from Great Britain. AMERICAN REVOLUTION – IDEOLOGICAL, MILITARY AND DIPLOMATIC ASPECTS – 1776-1783. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. During the American Revolution, the overmatched colonists found a leader in George Washington and badly-needed French assistance after the Battle of Saratoga. When the war ended, the Treaty of Paris in 1783 brought independence and the formation of the United States. . 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.. Written orders issued by a court instructing a law enforcement official, such as a sheriff or tax collector, to preform a certain task.. Sugar Act. A law passed by Parliament in 1764 that placed a tax on sugar, molasses, and other products shipped to the colonies; also called for harsh punishment of smugglers.. Build up, overview, results. I can . analyze the declaration of Independence in order to evaluate which Enlightenment Ideas are present in the document.. What is a Contagion? . a : rapid communication of an influence (as a doctrine or emotional state). How France & England created the conditions for…. Enlightenment Ideas. 1. The Scientific Revolution brought about real change in human thought & understanding, but its impact was mostly felt among intellectuals in the scientific community. The Enlightenment produced ideas that, for the most part,. By. Nicholas . G.. Social Studies Class - Mr. Stewart. The American Revolution began in 1775 as . an open . conflict between the united 13 colonies and Great Britain. The Treaty of Paris ended the war in 1783, the colonies had won their independence. While no one event can be pointed to as the actual cause of the revolution, the war began as a disagreement over the way in which Great Britain treated the colonies versus the way the colonies felt they should be treated.. 1790-1860. Nationalism?. Ongoing Impact of the . American Revolution. French Revolution, 1789. Haitian Revolution, 1791-1804. Latin American Revolutions, 1820s. Regional Identities .  American Sectionalism. LT1: Political Foundations. Belief in a written constitution (Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut). Legitimacy through written laws and the description of how self-government will work. 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. Abigail Adams, John Adams, Wentworth . Cheswell. , Samuel Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, James Armistead, Benjamin Franklin, Bernardo de . Gálvez. , . Crispus. Attucks, King George III, . Hayam. Salomon, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, the Marquis de Lafayette, Thomas Paine, and George Washington. 1. Who was the tyrant referenced in the . . Declaration of Independence? . a. Queen Elizabeth. b. King George . c. Benjamin Franklin. d. Thomas Paine. 2. What is the best definition of. 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: