1. Causes of the American Revolution
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3. Causes of the American Revolution
The factors that led to the American Revolution were:
Tradition of a limited English monarchy.
Experience with self-government.
Exposure to the ideas and beliefs of the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening.

4. Tradition of a Limited English Monarchy
Ancient Greek Democracy (pg. 11) 1 2 3
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5. Ancient Greek Democracy (continued pg. 12)3
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6. English Influences on American Government
English Common Law
The first European nation to experiment with democracy was Britain. For many centuries, Britain was ruled by an absolute monarch. Between 1100 and 1200, however, the English political system began to change. 1 2 3 4 5
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8. Magna Carta Summarize all parts and the two bullet points
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9. Parliament 1 2 3

10. The English Bill of Rights
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11. These three events- the granting of Magna Carta, the creation of Parliament, and the enactment of the English Bill of Rights—gradually reduced the power of the British monarchy.
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13. Experience with Self-government
The Early English Colonies
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14. Jamestown 1 2 3
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15. Jamestown’s Early Years1 2 3

16. House of Burgesses 1 2 3
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17. Tobacco, Money, and Success1 2 3 4
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18. Plymouth Plantation 1 2 3

19. Mayflower Compact
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20. Mayflower Compact
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21. The Massachusetts Bay Colony1 2 3

22. Government and the Massachusetts Bay1 2 3
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23. Religion and Massachusetts Bay1 2 3
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24. Exposure to the ideas and beliefs of the Enlightenment
During the Enlightenment in the 1600s and 1700s, many political philosophers met to discuss their ideas about government. Among the most influential of these were John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Baron de Montesquieu. Add images of the three philosophers named above and label them. Enlightenment-Define Reason-Define Philosopher-Define

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26. John Locke’s Contract Theory John Locke was an English political thinker and writer. In 1690 he published the Two Treatises on Government, in which he explained his contract theory of government. According to Locke: Natural Rights- Do an internet search and define. Insert an image of his Two Treatises on Government

27. Jean Jacques Rousseau expands the Contract Theory In his book titled The Social Contract, Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote about an ideal society. Although no such society existed at the time, Rousseau’s vision was later adopted by the American colonists. In Rousseau’s ideal society: 1 2 3

28. Baron de Montesquieu suggests a Limited Government
In his book on government, The Spirit of Laws, Baron de Montesquieu developed practical suggestions for creating democratic governments, which he referred to as a system of checks and balances.
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29. Baron de Montesquieu suggests a Limited Government
He also promoted a separation of powers, in which individuals in one branch of government would not hold office in another. He believed that: 1 2
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Most educated Americans living at the time the Constitution was written were familiar with the political practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the British parliamentary system, and the writings of Enlightenment philosophers.

30. Exposure to the Ideas and Beliefs the Great Awakening
While the Enlightenment was shaping the minds of 18th-century colonists, another movement, the First Great Awakening, was shaping their hearts. With freedom of conscience at its core, the Awakening led Americans to break with religious traditions and seek out their own beliefs while sharing common values.
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31. First Great Awakening

32. Awakened Preaching 1 2 3 4 5
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33. Insert an image of George Whitefield1 2 3 4 5
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34. Insert an image of Jonathan Edwards1 2 3 4 5
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35. Legacy of the Awakening1 2 3 4 5 6
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36. The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening would later combine to influence the American Revolution. The Enlightenment informed the writings of the political leaders and provided the supporting arguments against British rule. While the Great Awakening both inspired the common people and undermined their allegiance to traditional authority. Read the above statement. As you read, rewrite it in your own words below.