1. 11/07/17- Tuesday
Standard: MWH-6.1 Explain the impact of English political institutions and attitudes on their North American colonies, and the American Revolution.
Objective: I can explain the Enlightenment’s influence on American history and government and score 4/5 on a pop quiz.
BR: Name 3 things that you like about America’s system of government? Why do you like them?
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2. Pop Quiz!!
Take an index card, number 1-5 on the side with lines and put your name on the side with no lines.

3. In the 1700’s, ___________ was the cultural and intellectual capital of Europe.
Under the influence of the Enlightenment, the style began to change into a more simple style called _______________, (new classical) based on Greek/Roman themes.
Enlightened Despots were rulers who followed ______________ ideas.
The enlightenment views found in the encyclopedia soon angered both the French government and the ___________ __________.
The buzz of enlightenment could also be found in women who lived in large mansions. They had parties called _________ where great philosophers met.

5. The American Revolution
Britain and Its American Colonies
The American Colonies Grow
• King George III’s American colonies grow populous during 1600s, 1700s
Each colony had its own government
• Colonies thrive economically through trade with Europe
- Britain’s Navigation Act restricts that trade (1651) (sell only to Britain)
- They had to pay high taxes on imported goods
• Colonists identify less and less as British subjects
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6. The American Revolution
Britain and Its American Colonies
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7. Americans Win Independence
Growing Hostility Leads to War
• Britain, American colonies win French and Indian War in 1763 and seized all French land
• Britain taxes colonists to help pay war debts; passed the Stamp Act—need an official stamp on paperwork
• Colonists argue that British violated their natural rights and accused the British government of taxation without representation
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8. All the colonies except Georgia gathered to discuss their problems.
• Colonists protest tea tax with “Boston Tea Party” in 1773
• Colonists meet in Philadelphia to address British policies (1774) with first Continental Congress
• British and Americans exchange fire at Lexington and Concord in 1775 starting the American Revolution
Second Continental Congress votes to raise and army and battle the British under George Washington

9. Americans Win Independence
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10. a. The ideas were based on those of John Locke
continued Americans Win Independence
The Influence of the Enlightenment
1. A growing number of people wanted to separate which persuaded others
2. July of 1776, the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson was issued
a. The ideas were based on those of John Locke
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Success for the Colonists
• Reasons the colonists were successful:
1. They were motivated to get freedom
2. French helped colonists b/c they wanted England to lose
3. British was overconfident; they made mistakes
4. Geography: Britain was 3000 miles away
5. Overseas wars were expensive
• British surrender at Yorktown in 1781; colonists
win the war
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11. continued Americans Win Independence
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12. 11/08/17- Wednesday
Standard: MWH-6.1 Explain the impact of English political institutions and attitudes on their North American colonies, and the American Revolution.
Objective: I can explain the Enlightenment’s influence on American history and government and score 5/6 on a pop quiz.
BR: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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13. Pop Quiz!!

14. •Articles of Confederation (1781) set government plan for new republic
Americans Create a Republic
1. The articles of confederation gave a lot of power to each individual state creating an unorganized and weak national government
•Articles of Confederation (1781) set government plan for new republic
•Articles create legislature only, no executive or judicial branches
•Result is weak national government fails to provide unity and order
2. This caused a problem because of limited power on taxing to run the government
3. Some states issued their own currency and veterans demanded back pay
4. The financial problems sparked a rebellion in Massachusetts, and courthouses were attacked.

15. Central government had no power to tax or enforce laws
Major power was held by individual states (SC, NC) (called a Confederation)
Powers are shared between states and central government (called Federalism)
Central government had no power to tax or enforce laws
Central government has the power to tax and regulate trade
At the national level: 1 house legislature, no executive, no court
Three branches: Executive, Legislative, Judicial
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16. 2. May 25, 1787 was the first session of the Constitutional Convention
A New Constitution
1. Washington and Madison believed that Shay’s rebellion underscored the need for a strong national government
2. May 25, 1787 was the first session of the Constitutional Convention
3. Different delegates argued their points for 4 months and finally developed a new constitution
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17. Why would the states want to avoid a strong national government?
Why did it take so long (4 months) for the delegates to argue and create the US Constitution?

18. a. The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch
continued Americans Create a Republic
The Federal System
1. A form of checks and balances was started with three branches of government
a. The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch
2. The constitution did not eliminate local government, but instead created a federal government separating the national and local governments
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20. 1. Constitution signed on September 17, 1785
continued Americans Create a Republic
The Bill of Rights
1. Constitution signed on September 17, 1785
2. In order to become law it had to be approved by 9 of the 13 states
3. In order to gain popularity, the Bill of Rights was promised which protected basic rights: speech, press, assembly, and religion
4. These documents marked a turning point in ideas, and had enlightenment ideas throughout
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22. 11/09/17- Thursday
Standard: MWH-5.1, MWH-5.2, and MWH-6.1 Objective: I can participate in Kahoot to prepare for the Ch 22 test. BR: What was the first government of the American colonies called?
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23. Pop Quiz!!

24. 11/10/17- Friday
Standard: MWH-5.1, MWH-5.2, and MWH-6.1 Objective: I can score 80% or higher on the Ch 22 test BR: Who created the world’s first vaccine for Small pox?
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25. 11/20/17- Monday
Standard: MWH-5.1, MWH-5.2, and MWH-6.1 Objective: I can compare events in the movie “The Patriot” to Enlightenment thinker’s ideals. BR: What document is considered the ‘break up’ letter from America to England?
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26. 11/21/17- Tuesday
Standard: MWH-5.1, MWH-5.2, and MWH-6.1 Objective: I can compare events in the movie “The Patriot” to Enlightenment thinker’s ideals. BR: Why did the Benjamin Martin not want his son to fight the British?
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