CHAPTER 6: The American Revolution 1. Fighting in New York and New Jersey: What did the British attempt to do by capturing New York? Describe the fighting in New York and New Jersey. What did Washington learn about fighting the British? By occupying New York, the British hoped to sever New England from the rest of the rebellious colonies. The British enjoyed complete naval superiority as well as overwhelming advantages in men and weaponry. In late August 1776 the massive British armada of 427…
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Rachel Sorokin period 5 10/23/14 #26 ATB 1. Where did France colonize in the new world? what was the focus of french colonization? Last to colonize in the real world was the french. Established in Quebec and commanding st lawrence river. To earn money through fur trade was the focus of french colonization. Beaver pelts are waterproof, fashionable, and warmth. 2. What region in North America did both France and Britain view as critical to their colonial empires? The ohio rive…
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naturally looked to him as a national looked to him as a national leader. He had taken part in the Continental Congresses and in creating the Constitution. He helped establish and strengthen the new national government. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Directions: Read Chapter 6, section 1 and answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. By what process was George Washington elected president? The first presidential election, won by…
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Virginia Patrick Henry’s political career began in December 1763 with his rousing victory in the Parsons’ Cause, a controversy rooted in the peculiarities of colonial Virginia’s tobacco-based economy that also became an important precursor of the American Revolution. Clergymen of the established Anglican church and other public officials in colonial Virginia received their annual salaries in tobacco – 16,000 pounds per a year for a clergyman. For decades the market price of tobacco had been about 2 cents…
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SHAPING AMERICA FINAL SCRIPT TITLE: WRITER: PRODUCER: DRAFT: DATE: Lesson 7: “Making a Revolution” Gretchen Dyer Julia Dyer Final 6 February, 2001 Lesson 7 “Making a Revolution” • VISUAL Final Script • 1 AUDIO 1 UNIT OPENING 2 3 1. VIVID MONTAGE of images of violent protest--e.g.: 1) riots in bread lines during the Depression; 2) the Cultural Revolution in China; 4) the student anti-war demonstrations of the 1960s; 5) MLK’s March on Washington;…
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Hell with Spain!” “Sic Semper Tyrannis!” “Propaganda of the Deed” UNIT 2 TOPICS • • • • • • • • The Scientific Revolution The Enlightenment The American Revolution The French Revolution Begins Radical Revolution The Age of Napoleon Latin American Independence Movements Nationalism in Europe: Italy and Germany UNIT 2: THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION • In the 1500s, Vesalius used observation and experimentation to understand the human body. • The Polish astronomer Copernicus…
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2.When and why did Europeans “discover” the Americas? What were the chief features of the Spanish Empire in America? The French and Dutch Empires in America? What was the relationship between the European explorers and colonists and the native peoples? Reasons for discovery: Prosperity in Europe, Growing European populations, Desire for a shorter trade route, Advances in sailing, renaissance, Christianize the heathen, consolidation of European monarchies. Ferdinand and Isabella sent Columbus…
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Lesson 1, Part 1: Foundations of American Government "Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth." -George Washington The Declaration of Independence The U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights The Enlightenment and Political Philosophy Expected Outcomes To understand the philosophical principles behind the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and how these principles influence the structure and process of government. Overview The United States…
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The putting out system is contracted by a central agent to subcontractors who complete the work in off-site places. x. The second industrial revolution led to new methods on the production of steel, chemicals, and electricity. b. Capitalism vs. Marxism: Compare and contrast the two major economic theories. Who devised them? What are they? Where were they popular? Impact on society? Examples of state sponsored industrialization vs. private industrialization. xi. Capitalism…
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mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. Significance: The organization constitutes a system of collective defence whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. NORAD North American Aerospace Defense Command is a combined organization of the United States and Canada that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and defense for Northern America.Headquarters for NORAD and the NORAD United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)…
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