Freedom of Expression - Com. 3070
Study Guide I.
Adams, Sam
As political revolutionary
As representative to the Continental Congress
Sons of Liberty
Adams, John
As revolutionary leader during Continental Congress
As Vice President
As President
Legal defense of British soldiers, Boston Massacre
Marriage to Abigail Adams
Personal style and behavior
Relationship with Thomas Jefferson
Adams / Jefferson letters
American Revolutionary War
Causes – leading up to
Challenges associated with declaring independence
Fighting a war of attrition
What was the significance of the American Revolution?
Bill of Rights
First, Second and Third Amendments
Due Process, principle of
Boston Massacre
Role of John Adams, legal defense of British soldiers
Significance of
Boston Tea Party
Significance of
Continental Congress, I. II. & III.
Purpose of the various meetings
Role of John Dickinson, representative from Pennsylvania
Role of Richard Henry Lee, representative from Virginia
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
It’s main purpose and later significance
Jefferson’s approach in creating the document
Federalists v. Democratic Republicans, difference in philosophy
First Amendment
Reason for its Creation
Five Stated Freedoms
Implied Rights
Founding of the American republic
A paradox of principles: Slavery considerations
The need for compromise between north and south
France
As U.S. ally during the American revolution
Impact of the American revolution on the French revolution
Franklin, Benjamin
As scientist and statesman
Role in Continental Congress
Role of values; importance of compromise
French Revolution
As a contrast to the American Revolutionary War
Great Britain
View toward the American colonies
Reasons for passing the Sugar and Stamp Acts
Hamilton, Alexander
As secretary of the Treasury
Decision to relocate the U.S. capital to Washington
Differences between himself and Thomas Jefferson
Duel with Aaron Burr
Support of Federalist position
Hancock, John
As Boston merchant
Relationship with Sam Adams
As signer of the Declaration of Independence
Jefferson, Thomas
As Minister to France following the American Revolutionary war
As Secretary of State under George Washington
As Vice President under John Adams
As 3rd President of the U.S.
• Orchestrated the Louisiana Purchase
Drafting the Declaration of Independence
Founder of the University of Virginia
Renaissance man
Relationship with John Adams
Adams / Jefferson letters
Relationship with Alexander Hamilton
Lexington and Concord, Battles of, Significance
Madison, James
As colleague and protégé of Thomas Jefferson
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
Paine, Thomas
Common Sense, significance of
Prior restraint, principle of
Republic, definition of
Scandals
Sally Hemmings
Maria Reynolds
Separation of church and state, reasons for
Establishment clause
Role of Thomas Jefferson, 1802
Sources of the Law
• Constitutional Law
• Statutory Law
• Administrative Law
• Common Law
Theories of Free Speech
Locke, John, Natural rights theory
Milton, John, Marketplace theory
Meiklejohn, Alexander, Self government theory
U.S. Constitution
Madison, James
Ratifying the Constitution
Separation of Powers, reasons for
Branches of the Government
• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
Washington, George
as military commander and 1st President of the U.S.
foreign policy position – toward Britain and France
Yorktown, Battle of, significance of
Zenger, John Peter
Significance of trial and outcome
Important Dates:
April 19, 1775
July 4, 1776
1775 – 1781
1787
July 4, 1826
Readings: Please review main points of assigned readings