Ch. 1 Section 4: The Colonies Come of Age
Standards: 11.1.1 Describe the Enlightenment and rise of democratic ideas.
11.3.2 Analyze the leaders and revivals of the First Great Awakening.
KEY TERMS:
- Triangular Trade & Middle Passage:
- Enlightenment:
- The Great Awakening:
- French and Indian War:
- Proclamation of 1763:
QUESTIONS:
- Describe theSouth’s economy and what caused the rise of slavery.
- How was the economy of the Northern Colonies different from the South and why were there fewer slaves?
- What impact did the Enlightenment have on the English colonies?
- What impact did the Great Awakening have on religion and society in the colonies?
- What were the consequences and impact of the French and Indian War for the French, the British (colonists included) and the Native Americans?
Chapter 2Section 1: Colonial Resistance and Rebellion
Standards: 11.1.1 & 11.1.2 The Enlightenment & The Ideological origins of the American Revolution
KEY TERMS:
- Stamp Act
- Boston Massacre
- Boston Tea Party
- Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
- Declaration of Independence
QUESTIONS
- How did King George III and the British attempt to pay off the massive debt from the French and Indian War including the Sugar ActStamp Act? Was this fair (in your opinion)?
- How did colonists like Samuel Adams respond to the Stamp Act and Townshend Actsand what was the Sons of Liberty?
- What were the Intolerable Acts and how did the colonists respond to them?
- What were the causes and outcomes of the battles of Lexington and ConcordBunker Hill?
- Why did the ideals of the Enlightenment appeal to the colonists and how did John Locke influence Thomas Jefferson?
Chapter 2 Section 2: The War for Independence
Standards: 11.1.2 The Ideological origins of the American Revolution
KEY TERMS:
- Loyalists
- Patriots
- Battle of Saratoga
- Battle of Yorktown
- Treaty of Paris
QUESTIONS
- What were the main strengths and weaknesses for the Americans in the war?
- What were the main strengths and weaknesses for Great Britain in the war?
- What was life like for Americans and what problems did they have to face at home as the war dragged on?
- How did the Americans ultimately win the Revolutionary War? Could they have won without foreign aid?
- In what ways did the Revolution both promote liberty and equality but fail to change the lives of women, African-Americans & Native Americans?
Chapter 2 Section 3: Confederation and Constitution
Standards: 11.1.2 The debates over ratification of the Constitution & Bill of Rights
KEYTERMS
- Articles of Confederation
- Shays’ Rebellion
- The Great Compromise & Three-Fifths Compromise
- Federalism & Checks and Balances
- Federalists & Anti-Federalists
- Bill of Rights
READING QUESTIONS
- What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Why did it intentional create a weak federal government?
- What were the key conflicts at the Constitutional Convention and how were they solved? What role did James Madison play?
- What were the three branches of government under the Constitution and what are their roles?
- Why did the Anti-Federalists insist that the Constitution must have a Bill of Rights?
- What is the “necessary and proper” or“elastic clause” and how does it help the Constitution remain relevant?
Chapter 2 Section 4: Launching the New Nation
Standards: 11.1.3 History of Constitutional development – Fed vs. State
KEY TERMS
- Two-party system & Democratic-Republicans
- Whiskey Rebellion
- XYZAffair
- Alien and Sedition Acts
- Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions (nullification)
READING QUESTIONS
- What were the differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson’s political views especially concerning the role of the federal goverment?
- What were the main components of Hamilton’s economic plan?
- Why did Jay’s Treaty provoke anger among some Americans?
- Why did the United States almost go to war with France? Why didn’t they?
- What was the idea of Nullification and how did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions challenge the authority of the federal government?
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