1. AP United States History Period 3 1754-1800: The Era of Revolution

2. Key Concepts
Key Concept 3.1: British attempts to assert tighter control over its North American colonies and the colonial resolve to pursue self-government led to a colonial independence movement and the Revolutionary War.
Key Concept 3.2: The American Revolution’s democratic and republican ideals inspired new experiments with different forms of government.
Key Concept 3.3: Migration within North America and competition over resources, boundaries, and trade intensified conflicts among peoples and nations.

3. English/American Wars of the 18th Century
Be able to discuss the causes and effects of the following:
King William’s War
King George’s War
Seven Year’s War/French and Indian War

4. The Roots of the Revolution
Skim text chapters 5,6, and 7 and list as many causes of the Revolution as you can. Be prepared to discuss each one.

5. REASONS FOR REVOLUTION1.

6. Colonial vs. English Government
Similarities:
Differences:

7. The Shot heard ‘Round the World
Explain the importance of:
Paul Revere
Lexington and Concord
Battles of Bunker Hill and Breed’s Hill
Arnold and Canada

8. The Declaration of Independence
Why did the Continental Congress wait until July to declare independence from Britain?
What were the effects of the Declaration then?
How does the Declaration still impact us today?
4. How does “Common
Sense” relate to the writing
of the Declaration?

9. Major Battles and Campaigns of the American Revolution Activity
1. Early Battles and Canada 2. New York Campaign 3. Northern Continental Army/New England
4. Trenton and Princeton
Philadelphia and Valley Forge/Monmouth
6. Southern Campaign and Yorktown

10. Summary of the War
CAUSES:
EFFECTS:

11. Chapter 6 Discussion Questions
Describe the Articles of Confederation
Why are the Articles lousy?
Tell the story of the constitutional Convention:
Virginia vs. New Jersey Plan= bicameral
3/5 Compromise
Seperation of Powers

12. Chapter 6: The Constitution Group Activity
Use Chapter 6 and copies of the Constituion to answer the following:
Group 1: Read Article I, IV, Amendments I-III and explain their importance.
Group 2: Read Article II, V, and Amendments IV-VI and explain their importance.
Group 3 Read Article III, VI, VII and Amendments VII-X and explain their importance.

13. “Other” Chapter 6 Stuff The Northwest Ordinance Shay’s Rebellion
Federalists vs. Anti-federalists
Ratification

14. Chapter 7 Part I Discussion Questions
Why do you think Washington was elected the 1st POTUS?
Create a list of THREE major difference between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
Find an online copy of Washington’s Farewell Address. Create a list of 4 important points Washington tries to make.
Where do you rank Washington in the list of top Presidents? Explain.

15. Washington Book Stuff French Revolution 1st Bank of the United States
Jay’s Treaty
Anti-Federalists= Republicans
Indian Battles
Whiskey Rebellion
The Secret Deal for D.C.

16. John Adams Election of 1796 His cabinet: _________ XYZ Affair
The Alien and Sedition Acts
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Keeping the Peace/Quasi War with France
Adams Vs. Hamilton: Who is Charles Pinckney?