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BELL RINGER ON PAGE 206 – Complete the Terms and Names for your notes.
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American Revolution Spurred from the Enlightenment
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Britain and its American Colonies
The American Colonies Grow ________________ grow large and populous during1600s, 1700s Colonies thrive ____________through trade with Europe - Britain’s ________________ restricts that trade(1651) - other trade laws add restrictions, taxes Colonists identify less and less as _____________ American colonies economically Navigation Act British subjects
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Americans win Independence
British–Colonial Tensions Arise Britain, American colonies win ____________________ in 1763 Britain _______ the colonists to help pay ________ Colonists argue that British cannot tax them without their _________ The French and Indian War taxes war debts consent
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Americans win Independence
Growing Hostility Leads to War Colonists protest tea tax with ______________ in 1773 Colonists meet in Philadelphia to address _______ policies (1774) British and Americans exchange fire at Lexington and Concord in 1775 “Boston Tea Party” British
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Americans win Independence
The Influence of the Enlightenment Colonial leaders push for ____________, rely on _____________ideas Declaration of Independence—document justifying colonial rebellion Leader Thomas Jefferson writes Declaration, uses ideas of __________ independence Enlightenment John Locke
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Americans win Independence
Success for the Colonists Despite British military might, colonists have advantages: - _____________________ - _________________ - __________________________________ British surrender at Yorktown in 1781; colonists win the war Motivating cause of freedom Assistance from France Britain’s war expense from French Indian War
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Americans Create a Republic
A Weak National Government __________________ set government plan for new republic Articles create _____________, no executive or judicial branches Result is ______ national government fails to provide ______________ Articles of Confederation Legislature only weak unity and order
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Americans Create a Republic
A New Constitution Leaders call ______________________ in 1787 to revise articles Group instead creates a new ____________ under U.S. Constitution Constitution contains many political ideas of the ________________ Constitutional Convention government Enlightenment
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Americans Create a Republic
The Federal System Constitution creates three branches of government Provides _________________—ensures branches share power equally Promotes ______________—power divided between nation and states Checks and Balances Federal System
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Americans Create a Republic
The Bill of Rights Some fear too much _____________, few protections of rights Leaders win support for Constitution by adding a _______________ - ten amendments to Constitution that protect ___________ National power Bill of Rights freedoms
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Page 209 In a group of 3-4, answer the questions on page 209. Also answer this question…. What was the progression of who was given the right to vote first? African American males or women? Does that play a role in our last presidential Primary when Clinton was up against Obama?
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