2. Causes of the American Revolution 1763-1775

3. I. What Gradual Steps Steer Colonists Toward a Desire for American Independence & Unity? (pre-1754) Original colonists have “alternative” mindset from beginning Traditions of colonial courts & law making bodies Frequent disregard for mercantilist policy (mid 1600’s to mid 1700’s) Failure of Dominion of New England (1686) Great Awakening (1730’s) Albany Congress proposal for “Plan of Union” (1754) Enlightenment Ideas Salutary Neglect fosters independence

4. II. What was the Significance of The Seven Years War—“French & Indian War” or “Great War for Empire”—(1754 – 1763) on the Quest for American Independence?

5. Results of Seven Years War England dominates territorial holdings in N. America Spain & France much weaker presence England amassed great financial debts King George III brings new attitude about role of colonies Americans see Redcoats up close & in action England ends “Salutary Neglect” mainly for financial reasons

7. III. New Policies: Tightening Control, 1763-1775 Proclamation of 1763 Taxes imposed: Stamp Act, Sugar Act Quartering Act Townshend Acts

8. IV. Colonial Unrest Intensifies 1763-1775 Protests Begin: Boycotts/Homespun Boston Massacre Sons/Daughters of Liberty Boston Tea Party Coercive (aka “Intolerable”) Acts

9. V. Enlightenment Influences John Locke & “social contract” Thomas Paine’s Common Sense Deism/natural laws Declaration of Independence

10. VI. Themes from Pre-Revolution Was this a conservative or radical revolution? Debate between philosophies of government: “Taxation Without Representation” vs. “Virtual Representation” Debate Begins Debate on “Rights of Englishmen”

11. Patriots (Whigs) &Loyalists (Tories), Lexington & Concord (1775) Minutemen Fire “Shot Heard Round the World”

12. Comments on Essays To Add Include discussion of all parts of prompt in thesis and in paper Strong thesis that offers an argument as well as a road- map (structure) Topic sentences that relate to thesis statement Analysis of all details included Historical change over time Explain significance of totality of information To Omit Generalizations & explanation from the beginning of time Rhetorical questions References to “You” Casual, non specific language (things, stuff, a lot, very, etc.) Information outside of the era or topic asked