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American Revolution Guided Notes

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📚 Part 1: Key Terms and Concepts

1. Define the following terms:

Taxation without representation: _________________________________________________

Enlightenment: ________________________________________________________________

Natural rights: ________________________________________________________________

2. List three major causes of the American Revolution:
3. Match the important figures with their contributions:
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. John Locke
____ Primary author of Declaration of Independence
____ Commander-in-Chief of Continental Army
____ Enlightenment philosopher who influenced colonists
____ Diplomat who secured French alliance
4. Which Enlightenment ideas influenced the American Revolution? (Check all that apply)

Natural rights (life, liberty, property)

Social contract theory

Separation of powers

Divine right of kings

🏛️ Part 2: Major Events and Documents

5. Complete the timeline of major events:

1765: ______________ Act imposed taxes on printed materials

1770: ______________ Massacre occurred in Boston

1773: ______________ Tea Party protested British tea taxes

1775: Battles of ______________ and ______________ began the war

1776: ______________ of ______________ was signed on July 4th

6. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To establish a new government structure

To justify breaking away from British rule

To create laws for the new nation

To form an alliance with France

7. List three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation:

🤔 Part 3: Analysis and Critical Thinking

8. How did the Constitution address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
9. Explain how Enlightenment philosophy influenced the structure of the new American government. Include specific examples.
10. What were three major consequences of the American Revolution for:

The United States:

Other nations/world:

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