CONCEPT MAP

Key Concepts: Key Vocabulary:

The Stamp Act 1765

Boston Mass. 1770

Boston Tea Party 1773

“Intolerable” Acts 1774

Lex. & Con. 1775

“Common Sense” 1776

John Locke

The Declaration of Independence 1776

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Patriots

Loyalists

Saratoga 1777

Trenton 1776

Yorktown 1781

Treaty of Paris 1781

Topic: The American Revolution 1763-1789.

Pages 46-64 in “The Americans”

American colonists torn between proud Loyalists and rebellious Patriots.

Stamp act confirms fear of British disrespect for colonial rights. Colonists second class citizens of the crown.

Ideas of John Locke inspire Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson.

Superior Leadership, an inspiring cause, support of the French, and home field advantage lead to colonial victory.

Fear of centralized power leads to ineffective early government.

Examples:

Enduring Understanding (s): Political concepts of the Enlightenment, and democratic political traditions in England Encouraged Rebellion

Essential Question (s): What factors led to a colonial victory over a seemingly unbeatable British military?