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CAUSES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

War Seven Year’s War A war in Europe between Great Britain and France In North America it was called the French and Indian (British) War. They fought for control of the colonies.

Results: Britain gained colonies France lost colonies

George III King of Britain Imposed taxes on the colonists to pay for the war - Stamp Act

Americans complain: “Taxation without Representation” Complain about the economic system of Mercantilism being forced on them

American Revolution American colonists claim independence from British control – Cite John Locke Start a “Constitutional Republic” – republic in form, democratic in principle

We hold these to be self-evident, that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

THINKER IDEAUSE Locke Natural rights Declaration of Independence – Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness” Abolish Tyrannical Government

THINKER IDEAUSE MontesquieuSeparation of powersPresident Congress Supreme Court

THINKER IDEAUSE Voltaire Free Speech Bill of Rights – “Shall make no Laws... ”

THINKER IDEAUSE Adam SmithLaw of Supply Capitalism and Demand and Free Enterprise

THINKER IDEAUSE Rousseau Consent of the PeopleDemocracy

Analyzing Causes What development in the Scientific Revolution contributed most to the Enlightenment?Analyzing Causes What development in the Scientific Revolution contributed most to the Enlightenment? Drawing Conclusions How did Enlightenment ideas lead to the American Revolution?Drawing Conclusions How did Enlightenment ideas lead to the American Revolution? Forming and Supporting Opinions How do the scientific method and Enlightenment ideas affect life today?Forming and Supporting Opinions How do the scientific method and Enlightenment ideas affect life today?

Analyzing Causes What development in the Scientific Revolution contributed most to the Enlightenment?Analyzing Causes What development in the Scientific Revolution contributed most to the Enlightenment? Drawing Conclusions How did Enlightenment ideas lead to the American Revolution?Drawing Conclusions How did Enlightenment ideas lead to the American Revolution? Forming and Supporting Opinions How do the scientific method and Enlightenment ideas affect life today?Forming and Supporting Opinions How do the scientific method and Enlightenment ideas affect life today?