1. Intro and Causes of the American Revolution Name _________________ EQ : Background Taxes Trade Restrictions Restriction of Rights Colonists RespondEngland Responds Colonists Push for Independence Overall Outcome Problems for the Colonies

2. Enlightenment Ideas in American Law and Government EQ : Directions: Using your notes on the Enlightenment and the documents provided, answer the following questions. The Declaration of Independence (1776) 1.What are some of the Enlightenment ideas found in statement one and which Enlightenment thinker possibly influenced it? 2.In statement two, where does the government get its power from? Which Enlightenment idea and thinker influence this? 3.What is statement three suggesting and which Enlightenment thinker approved of this idea? 4.Describe what England had done according to statements four and five. The United States Constitution (1789) 1.How does the Preamble reflect Enlightenment ideas/ thinkers? Explain. 2.How does Article I, Section I reflect Enlightenment ideas/thinkers? Explain. 3.List three powers given to Congress. 4.How does Article I, Section IV reflect Enlightenment ideas/thinkers? Explain. 5.How does the Division of Powers section reflect Enlightenment ideas/thinkers? Explain

3. Enlightenment Ideas in American Law and Government Amendments in the U.S. Constitution AmendmentsSummary/DescriptionWhich Enlightenment ideas/thinkers are reflected? Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 4 Amendment 5 Amendment 6 Amendment 8 Amendment 10 Amendment 13 Amendment 14 Amendment 15