3-1; the Ideological Origins of the Revolution

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3-1; The Ideological Origins of the Revolution:

1. What does “Ideological Origins” mean?

1. What relationship came into question during this Age of Enlightenment?

1. Who were the two men who contributed to these thoughts in the American Colonies?

1. According to the Social Contract Theory – what was the government’s obligation to the people?

1. What are natural rights?

1. Which philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson more than any other?

1. What are the primary elements of the Social Contract Theory?

1. Why should people be permitted to change their government according to the Social Contract?

1. Who wrote “Common Sense”?

1. Why was this so important to the American Colonies?

1. Who became the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

1. Which key ideas of John Locke were included in the Declaration?

1. Which key ideas of Thomas Paine were included in the Declaration?

1. You will need to recognize quotes from the Declaration!

1. What is meant by “the perceived unfairness” of British policies?

3-2; The Declaration of Independence

1. Why has the Declaration of Independence grown in importance to America since it was first written?

1. How were the ideals expressed in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence a contradiction to what was really happening in the colonies?

1. In what ways was political participation improved since the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

1. In what ways does the government attempt to protect our natural rights in the “pursuit of happiness”?

1. What is meant by “the franchise”?

1. Why is enfranchisement essential to the other liberties and protections we share today? (think!)

3-3; Events Leading to the Revolution

1. What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War? When was it?

1. What was the outcome of the French and Indian War?

1. What was salutary neglect? Why did it end? Why did that upset the colonists?

1. What was the Proclamation of 1763?

1. Why did it anger the colonists so much?

1. What was the purpose of the new taxes on things like Stamps and Sugar?

1. How did the colonists respond to these taxes?

1. Why is the year 1763 considered a major turning point in American History?

1. What is a boycott? Were they successful?

1. What happened in the Boston Massacre?

1. Why did this anger the colonists so much?

1. What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

1. What were the Intolerable Acts?

1. Why did these upset the colonists so much?

1. How did the First Continental Congress respond to the Intolerable Acts?

1. Describe the outlook of the

Patriots:

Loyalists:

Neutrals:

17. Why were the vast number of loyalists such a problem for the Patriots?

3-4; Key Battles of the Revolutionary War

1. What role did the minutemen play in the battles of Lexington and Concord?

1. Why would that battle be considered the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”?

1. Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the war?

1. Which notable American played a key role in convincing the king of France to help out the American cause?

1. Describe the Battle of Yorktown:

1. Why were the French so important to this victory?

1. Who was General Lord Cornwallis?

1. Which Continental Congress declared independence?

1. What was so significant about Patrick Henry? (include his quote)

1. What aspects of George Washington’s leadership were reasons for American victory?

1. What important role was carried out by Ben Franklin to help assure American independence?

1. What did the United States gain from the Treaty of Paris, 1783?