1. Warm-Up What do you know about the American Revolution?
What was the hardest portion of the Midterm in your opinion?

2. Imperialism and Independence in Americas
Chapter 19.3

3. I. Why Imperialism?
Imperialism—economic and political control over other countries
Competition between Europeans pushed them to get control of new lands
Industrial Revolution led to a larger demand for raw goods; need for markets to sell goods

4. II. American Independence
British set up 13 self- governing permanent colonies
French and Indian War ( )
GB and colonies vs. French and Native Americans
British gained French lands in America but also a large wartime debt

5. II. American Independence
Rising Tensions
Raised taxes on many goods
Unrest (Boston Massacre) turned into rebellion (Boston Tea Party)

6. II. American Independence
Continental Congress—colonies met together to work against the British
Lexington and Concord—first battle of American Revolution (1775)

7. II. American Independence
War of Independence
July 4th, 1776 the Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence (borrowed the ideas of John Locke)
Too Late to Apologize
George Washington- led the Continental army

8. II. American Independence
At first war went very badly, but French help turned the tide of war
Treaty of Paris (1783)- Americans officially granted Independence and British lands to the Mississippi

9. II. American Independence
Impact of the Revolution
US Constitution united the states with a strong government
Created 3 branches (Montesquieu)
Became an economic and political power
British remained a global power—focused on Asia

10. Washington’s Farewell Address
Set precedent—for other presidents
2 terms
Chose cabinet
Do not have different political parties
Isolationism
Stay away from the troubles of the world

11. Farewell Address Discussion
With a partner discuss the following:
If you could give a farewell address to the next President of the United States. What advice would you give him/her?
Add any current events or details you can include.

12. Closure/Break Up Letter
I would like for you to write a break up letter from the colonies to Great Britain. Be sure to include events and terms from the notes to figure out how to break up with you “significant other”.
Example:
Dear G.Bae,
Please don’t take this the wrong way, because it’s not easy for me either but this is over. I wish I could say “it’s not you, it’s me” but if I’m being honest it’s ALL you. At the start of our relationship things started out really good, we were young and wild and free. Unfortunately that’s where our fun stopped…you became selfish pig and this became a one sided relationship. I know I’ve said this before but I’m not some ATM you can come to for cash whenever you want. There is a limit to how nice and giving I can be too you. I have things I want to do with my life too. My friends all think you’re waaaaayyyy too controlling too. Whenever I want to hang out with someone else I can only hang out with you which is okay sometimes but I really do want more freedom. Remember last week when you tried to make ME PAY for lunch? That was bull so I threw it in your face and all over the ground. I really do wish you luck in life since we have a lot of history together but ultimately we have too many fights and disagreements.
Your NOW ex,
American Colonies

13. Warm-Up
Write 5 ?’s and Answers

14. Imperialism in South America
Chapter 23.3, 25.4

15. III. Imperialism in South America
Latin America Colonial System
In the 1700s, colonies became more wealthy
Creoles fought the Peninsulares in Latin America

16. III. Imperialism in South America
Independence movement
Haiti first to gain independence in 1804
Mexico
Father Hidalgo—called for independence
After 10 years of war, Mexico became an independent monarchy ruled by creoles (1821)

17. III. Imperialism in South America
Simon Bolivar—helped northern South American countries win independence; wanted to unite South America into a single country
Jose de San Martin— helped southern South Americans countries win independence

18. III. Imperialism in South America
Role of United States
In 1820s, let policy of Monroe Doctrine—no more European colonization in Americas
US won Mexican-American War and gained large territory
After Spanish-American war, US controlled Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Panama