Unit 2: The American Revolution
(Chapters 4-6)
Unit 2 Study Guide - (due on test day) You should clearly answer the questions, summarizing the main idea surrounding the key events and figures in a way that allows you to use this list as a study guide for the Unit 2 quiz/test.
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Extra Credit Opportunity (20 points)
Essay Outline Assignment (In-Class) - use this to continue working on your essay outline. You will only have a few minutes in class to finish.
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Textbook Reading Assignments (black Brinkley book)
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Textbook Reading Assignment (tan Brinkley book)
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NOTES AND POWERPOINTS
The Struggle for North America (PPT 1) - discusses the French and Indian War and the effects of this conflict on both Britain and the colonists as they move toward independence.
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French and Indian War DBQ (Practice) - used in class to practice proper DBQ formatting and document use, not to write as a full essay
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Pre-Revolutionary Period (PPT 2) - covers the events leading up to the American Revolution
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Beginnings of Revolution (PPT 3) - discusses formation of the Continental Army and decision to declare independence from Britain
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The Declaration of Independence (handout) - Word doc of the Declaration of Independence
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Fighting Continues (PPT 4) - the major battles of the Revolution
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Articles of Confederation (handout) - chart listing the pros and cons of the first government of the US
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Consequences of the American Revolution (packet reading) - article that outlines the consequences of the revolution on women, slaves and Native Americans.
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Western Land Ordinances (handout) - discusses the impact of the Land Ordinances of 1784, 1785 and the creation of the Northwest Territories.
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The Critical Period and Shays Rebellion (handout) - details the challenges faced by the new United States and the issues with the Articles of Confederation that eventually lead to the creation of the Constitution
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The Constitution (PPT 5) - details the factors leading to the creation of the US Constitution, as well as debates over more controversial aspects of its formation.
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Federalists v. Anti-Federalists (chart) - details the positions held by both sides on key issues facing the new United States
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Statistics from the 1790 Census (chart) - lists population by state and region, including slave populations
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The Constitution and the New Republic (PPT 6) - covers the significant events of the early presidencies and the formation of political parties, establishment of national sovereignty and conflicts with France.
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