Unit 2- Independence [1763-1783]

Unit 2 takes us through the American Revolution.

Essential Questions: Did the US Constitution violate principles established in the Declaration of Independence?

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution?

Some key things to focus on consist of the taxes levied on the colonists and philosophies stemming from the Enlightenment era.

Creating a table in your notes with the categories of: Economic, Political, and Social

  [i.e.: Economic = Stamp Act [enacted in 1774 on all paper products, legal papers etc., Repealed.] etc. 

will assist you as well as a different chart with the key people of the Revolution and their Political or Military Strategy

  [i.e. Thomas Jefferson- lawyer, architect of the Declaration of Independence; inspired by John Locke ("Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property"); Deist] etc. 

Power Points:

•  Homework for the Chapter/Unit
• Tuesday, 9/17- Chapter 4 Outline, and Chapter 4, Section 1 Question #4
• Thursday, 9/19- Common Sense Handout
• Friday, 9/20- Declaration of Independence Handout

• Test Date:
• Friday, 9/27- American Revolution Test

• Project Due Date:
• Thursday, 9/26