1. Vocab/Key Terms
King George III: King of England, wanted to recover power that had been lost, was not willing to negotiate with American colonists.

2. Stamp Act: English tax on items such as newspapers, pamphlets, etc
Stamp Act: English tax on items such as newspapers, pamphlets, etc. Angered Americans because they were paying taxes but had no representation.

3. George Washington: Virginia planter and soldier
George Washington: Virginia planter and soldier. Placed in command of the Continental (American) Army.

4. Thomas Jefferson: Principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

5. Popular Sovereignty: The idea that “all power comes from the people”.

6. Yorktown, Virginia: Location where large British military force surrendered to American/French forces.

7. Treaty of Paris: Signed by American, French, & British diplomats
Treaty of Paris: Signed by American, French, & British diplomats. Ended the war and Britain officially recognized American independence.

8. James Madison: Hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for being instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Also became 4th president of the U.S.

9. Benjamin Franklin: Only Founding Father who is a signatory of all four of the major documents of the founding of the United States: the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, the Treaty of Alliance with France, and the U.S. Constitution.

10. Federal Republic: Government where power is divided between a federal/national government and state governments.

11. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution
Section 3: Birth of the American Republic
Britain Becomes a Global Power
At the time of the American Revolution, Britain was a world superpower. It had begun to build its empire and already controlled trade with much of North America, the West Indies, and India. George III came to power in 1760 and was determined to assert his control.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How do Paine’s words reflect Enlightenment ideals?” (He points to reason and natural law—“the universal order of things”—as reasons why the colonies must be free from England.)
When showing Color Transparencies 103 and 106, use the lessons suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing Color Transparency 104, direct students to the infographic in their books on “The Roots of American Democracy.” Ask “What ideas of the Enlightenment were incorporated into the Constitution?” (popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances)
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12. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution
Section 3: Birth of the American Republic
The 13 Colonies in the Mid-1700s
In Britain’s American colonies, economic life was booming by Although Britain tried to regulate trade and other aspects of life in the colonies, there was a sense of semi-independence on the part of the colonists, who tried to control their own affairs.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How do Paine’s words reflect Enlightenment ideals?” (He points to reason and natural law—“the universal order of things”—as reasons why the colonies must be free from England.)
When showing Color Transparencies 103 and 106, use the lessons suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing Color Transparency 104, direct students to the infographic in their books on “The Roots of American Democracy.” Ask “What ideas of the Enlightenment were incorporated into the Constitution?” (popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances)
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13. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution
Section 3: Birth of the American Republic
Colonists Express Discontent
When King George III imposed taxes on the colonies to help pay for wars, the colonists rebelled. Tensions escalated and finally broke out into war. Inspired by Enlightenment ideas about the natural rights of man and the right to revolt against an unjust government, the Second Continental Congress declared independence from Britain.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How do Paine’s words reflect Enlightenment ideals?” (He points to reason and natural law—“the universal order of things”—as reasons why the colonies must be free from England.)
When showing Color Transparencies 103 and 106, use the lessons suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing Color Transparency 104, direct students to the infographic in their books on “The Roots of American Democracy.” Ask “What ideas of the Enlightenment were incorporated into the Constitution?” (popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances)
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14. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution
Section 3: Birth of the American Republic
The American Revolution Continues
With their passion, with their knowledge of the countryside, and with help from France, the Netherlands, and Spain, the colonists defeated the British. The Treaty of Paris ended the war and recognized the independent United States of America.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How do Paine’s words reflect Enlightenment ideals?” (He points to reason and natural law—“the universal order of things”—as reasons why the colonies must be free from England.)
When showing Color Transparencies 103 and 106, use the lessons suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing Color Transparency 104, direct students to the infographic in their books on “The Roots of American Democracy.” Ask “What ideas of the Enlightenment were incorporated into the Constitution?” (popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances)
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15. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution
Section 3: Birth of the American Republic
A New Constitution
When the Articles of Confederation proved too weak to establish effective government, some of the nation’s leaders drafted the Constitution based on Enlightenment ideas of Locke, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. The new government would recognize some basic rights of the people and establish three branches of government to create checks and balances. This document served as a model for constitutions created by other countries.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “How do Paine’s words reflect Enlightenment ideals?” (He points to reason and natural law—“the universal order of things”—as reasons why the colonies must be free from England.)
When showing Color Transparencies 103 and 106, use the lessons suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
When showing Color Transparency 104, direct students to the infographic in their books on “The Roots of American Democracy.” Ask “What ideas of the Enlightenment were incorporated into the Constitution?” (popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances)
Progress Monitoring Transparency
QuickTake Chapter Test
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18. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution: Section 3
Note Taking Transparency 122
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19. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution: Section 3
Color Transparency 106: Tarring and Feathering Under the Liberty Tree
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20. The Enlightenment and the American Revolution: Section 3
Color Transparency 104: Enlightenment Thinkers
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