Describe the progression of an illness such as the flu. What differences are there between the beginning, the height of the flu, and the end? Much like an illness, revolutions can also be studied in stages

FEVER MODEL OF REVOLUTION

This stage in an illness is when the cause of the sickness first comes into contact with the individual, infecting them, but not yet causing any symptoms to present themselves. What would this stage be like in a revolution? In a revolution, this stage would involve the political, social, intellectual, or economic causes. In some cases, these causes could fester for many years before showing themselves in the form of actual revolutionary action.

American Incubation Stage 7 Years War leaves Britain broke Begin taxing colonists to gain revenues Stamp Act Sugar Act Tea Act Colonists grow irritated over myriad of new taxes, after all they are not involved in the decision making process NO TAXATION W/OUT REPRESENTATION!

This stage in an illness is when sickness starts to affect the person in observable ways. Temperature may rise. A cough might present itself. The individual might become weak and queasy. What would this stage be like in a revolution? In a revolution, this stage would be the first to involve direct action resulting from the social, political, intellectual, or economic causes of the incubation stage. This stage might involve the publication of works calling for a change, street level riots by the common people, or more direct attempts at changing the society.

America’s Symptomatic Stage Crisis followed crisis in 1770’s Colonists organize 1st continental congress “take up arms & organize militias” Battles of Lexington & Concord One year passes 2nd Continental Congress July 4th 1776- Declaration of Independence officially begins American Revolution

This is the critical stage in an illness where two things can happen. The individual either breaks the fever after a heightened stage of illness or the individual gets progressively worse and does not recover. What would this stage be like in a revolution? Crisis Stage In a revolution, this stage would be the make or break part of the struggle. It may involve conflict where sides for and against the revolution compete. This competition could take the form of debate or full-scale war. Successful revolutions survive this stage. Those that do not are usually considered failed rebellions.

America’s Crisis Stage War Begins Britain- string military power w/ enormous financial resources. Colonists ally with France, Spain, Dutch Republic These countries wanted revenge on GB for previous defeats in battle Colonists win! Treaty of Paris 1783 recognizes the independence of 13 colonies & gives control of the western territory from Appalachians to the Mississippi River.

This stage involves recovering from the illness. The individual might be weakened from the experience, but he or she will eventually emerge healthy and with new knowledge and experience that might prevent the illness from occurring again. What would this stage be like in a revolution? Convalescence In a revolution, this stage would involve recovering from the extreme disruptions of the crisis stage. In general, the political, social, intellectual, or economic causes of the revolution must be addressed in some way, though not necessarily to the satisfaction of all revolutionaries.

New Nation’s Convalescence Stage War is over…what to do now? Fearful of centralized power; the new independent states had little enthusiasm for uniting under a strong central government. Articles of Confederation is 1st constitution No ability to levy taxes No executive branch Used for 7 years Constitutional Convention in 1787 Produced new Constitution & addressed errors found in A.O.C.

New Nation’s Convalescence Stage The Constitution Federal System Power is divided among three branches & operates with checks and balances Executive Execute laws, veto legislature’s acts, supervise foreign affairs & direct military Legislative Two houses; make laws & policy Judicial Supreme Court = “law of land”

New Nation’s Convalescence Stage Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech, religion, press, petition & assembly Right to bear arms No unreasonable search or seizure Trial by Jury Due process Protection of property

Impact of the Enlightenment American Revolution seen as the embodiment of the Enlightenments political dreams. Using Enlightenment notes, Philosophes & US, & today’s activity answer the questions to determine: American Revolution: Enlightened or Not?