1. 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

2. FEVER MODEL OF REVOLUTION

3. 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.

4. 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!

5. 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.

6. 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 Declaration of Independence officially begins American Revolution

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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”

12. 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

13. 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?