1. American Government
Chapter 2
Section 2

2. Toward Revolution Growth of Political Power
Reality of Geographical Deterrents to Royal Rule
King George III Ascends to Power
Parliament Increases Taxes on Colonies
Colonies have no Representation in Parliament
Forced Quartering of Troops

3. Attempts at Unity New England Federation, 1643
Albany Plan of Union, 1754
Stamp Act Congress, 1765
Declaration of Rights and Grievances sent to Crown
Nine of Thirteen Colonies Participate

4. Catalysts of Change Boycott Boston Massacre, 1770
Committees of Correspondence, 1774
Declaration of Rights sent to Crown
Boycott of British Goods by All Colonies

5. Second Continental Congress
Continental Army Organized
De Facto First Government of New Nation
Declaration of Independence, 1776
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
Richard Henry Lee

6. Common Features of State Governments
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Civil Rights and Liberties
Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances