Political Philosophy
Liberty and Order
A tax on all printed materials in the colonies.
What is the Stamp Act?
He wrote the pamphlet titled "Common Sense" which claimed seeking independence from Great Britain was a no brainier
Who is Thomas Paine?
Name of the US’s 1st Govt (which eventually failed).
What is the Articles of Confederation?
These two things MUST be in your introductory paragraph
What are context and thesis statement?
a European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing using logic and reason to understand the world.
What is the Enlightenment Period?
Most Revolutionary activities were taking place in this colonial city.
What is Boston, MA?
The document that officially announced to the world the colonies would be "breaking up" Great Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The number of branches our government is divided into
What is three branches?
How many pieces of evidence MUST one include on their historical essay.
What is three pieces of evidence?
A society without a government or with total freedom is in the...
What is state of nature?
This prevented the colonists from moving past the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the Proclamation Line of 1763?
This event was viewed as a complete bloodshed of defenseless colonists.
What is the Boston "Massacre"?
Document that set up our current form of Govt. It is our Government’s blueprint.
What is the Constitution?
How many pieces of evidence MUST one include on their historical essay.
What is three pieces of evidence?
This political philosopher believed men must become unequal and give all of their power/freedom to the government to maintain order in society.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
In response to colonists growing frustrations regarding "Taxation without Representation", this political protest costs Great Britain $1.7M in today's money.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
These colonists fought in for American independence during the Revolutionary War (Also the name of a popular American football team)
Who are the Patriots?
Name 2 problems with the US’s first Govt.
What is the Federal Govt couldn’t tax, couldn’t stop states from printing money, had to get all 13 states to agree to make changes, etc.?
The four (4) elements of HIPP used for sourcing
What is Historical Context, Intended Audience, Purpose, and Point of View?
This political philosopher believed men are naturally free and should voluntarily choose to create a democratic government where power is shared.
Who is John Locke?
This war ended Great Britain's policy of Salutary Neglect
What is the French and Indian War?
Name one definitive cause of the American Revolution (There are 3 possible answers)
What is the French and Indian War?
What is British Taxation?
What is Colonial desire for self-rule?
Name the branches of our Govt and what each one does.
What is Legislative (make laws), Executive (enforce laws), Judicial (interpret laws)?
After reading a document, what strategy should you use to help you analyze the text?
What is a SMM (say mean matter) chart?