1. Chapter 21 Pt. I The Revolution in Politics

2. I.Liberty and Equality A.Revolutionary Goals What is Liberty? –Human rights, freedom of religion, no censorship etc. What is Equality? –Equality meant equal rights under the law and equality of opportunity, rather than economic equality.

3. I.Liberty and Equality What is Liberalism (Liberal)? Liberal ideas reflected the Enlightenment’s stress on human dignity, personal liberty and human happiness on earth. Liberalism was attractive to both the aristocracy and the middle class.

4. II.The American Revolutionary Era, 1775  1789 A.The Origins of the Revolution The conflict over increased taxation following the Seven Years’ War increased the discontent of the colonists. The British wanted the Americans to pay their share of imperial expenses (Stamp Act)

5. II.The American Revolutionary Era, 1775  1789 Boston Tea Party The Boston Tea Party was only one of many angry confrontations between British officials and Boston patriots. On January 27, 1774, an angry crowd seized a British customs collector and then tarred and feathered him. This French engraving commemorates the defiant and provocative action.

6. II.The American Revolutionary Era, 1775  1789 B.Independence Armed conflict erupted in April 1775. (Lexington and Concord) The Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Assistance from France contributed to the eventual American victory. (1783)

7. II.The American Revolutionary Era, 1775  1789 C.Framing the Constitution The United States was formed and defined by its Constitution (1787)

8. II.The American Revolutionary Era, 1775  1789 D. The Revolution’s Impact on Europe The American Revolution strongly influenced Europe and especially France. Europeans were deeply interested in the political lessons of the American Revolution.