Name ________________________
WHII-American Revolution Notes
Britain and Its American Colonies
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Britain’s mercantilist policies made colonial trade profitable.
What angered the colonists?
Americans Win Independence
What led to war?
What laws were passed?
Why would it make the colonists angry that they are paying taxes directly to
the British government?
Enlightenment Ideas Influence American Colonists
Name some of the colonial leaders:
How did they justify their independence?
What did the colonists say King George had broken?
Which enlightenment philosopher said this??
Declaration of Independence
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
This document reflected ideas of which philosopher?
What did the end of the document claim?
HMM…
THINK!!
Americans Create a Republic
What is the name of the 1st national government created?
Government where ______________ rule through _______________________________________________
In this new government, who held the majority of the power?
The Constitution
Who is the Father of the Constitution?
The document drew on which philosopher’s idea of separation of power?
What was Rousseau’s influence on the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
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Fight between the Federalists and Antifederalists to ratify the new Constitution
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Problem?? – Antifederalists demanded a bill of rights to protect the rights of individual
citizens
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Bill of Rights adopted and included basic rights such as _________________________
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Such rights advocated by none other than Voltaire, Rousseau and Locke!
In Conclusion
What influenced the colonists?
What type of government do the colonists establish?
How do the Constitution and Bill of Rights reflect enlightenment ideas?