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Unit Organizer Unit 2— The American Revolution and Nation Building Themes: Human Impact, Social Structure, Cultural Development, Dissent, Political Organization and Identity, War Essential Questions and Concepts: While you read, listen, review, and think about this unit, keep these questions in mind. Knowing the answers to these questions will prepare you for the major questions associated with this time period. A. How and why did the colonies evolve into one united country? 1. Explain the social, economic, and political tensions between the colonists. 2. Explain mercantilism and its influence on colonial economic and political activity. 3. What were the causes and consequences of the Seven Years War on the American Colonies? 4. In what ways did the relationship between the colonists and the British government change after the French and Indian War? 5. What were the critical events that led to the outbreak of armed conflict between the Americans and the British? 6. What were the political, ideological, religious, and economic origins of the American Revolution? 7. What was the purpose of the First and Second Continental Congresses? What did they achieve? 8. How did the Declaration of Independence express the ideas and ideals of the American Revolution? B. How were the Americans able win their Revolution? 1. What economic problems did the colonists face in the Revolution? 2. Why were the Americans able to win independence against a superior foe? 3. In what ways did relationships with France, and Spain assist the Americans in their revolution? 4. What were the consequences of the Treaty of Paris 1783? C. What is the impact of the American Revolution on politics, economy, and society? 1. What was the influence of state constitutions on the development of government in the revolutionary period? 2. What were the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation? 3. What was the importance/impact of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? 4. What were the factors that caused and resolved Shay’s Rebellion? 5. What were the reasons for many (White, African, Native American, etc…) to remain loyal to the British? D. Why was the Constitution necessary and what compromises led to its development? 1. What factors led to the call for a Constitutional Convention? 2. What were the competing plans considered at the Constitutional Convention and why did the delegates compromise on many important issues? 3. In what manner does the Constitution distribute and check powers given to the government? 4. What were the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists in the debate over ratification? 5. What were the arguments concerning a Bill of Rights and why did Madison secure its adoption in the First Congress? 6. What is the significance of the Bill of Rights and its specific guarantees? E. What were the main achievements of the early government and what are their legacies? 1. What were Alexander Hamilton’s plans to secure prosperity and economic stability? 2. What conflicting views of Hamilton and Jefferson during the Washington Administration? 3. Why was Washington’s Farewell Address important? 4. What were the causes of and consequences to the “Quasi War” between the United States and France during the Adams administration? 5. Why did Adams pass the Alien and Sedition Acts? 6. Explain the differences between the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties. To whom did these parties appeal? 7. In what ways did Jefferson’s ideals change once he was in office? F. Why did the nation return to war in 1812? 1. Why did Madison go to war in 1812? 2. What were the consequences and impacts of the War of 1812? Key People, Places, and Ideas: While you read, listen, review, and think about this unit, keep these terms in mind. Knowing what these terms mean will prepare you for the major concepts associated with this time period. Albany Congress Pontiac’s Rebellion Proclamation of 1763 Stamp Act Townshend Acts Boston Tea Party 3/5 Compromise Federalists Washington’s Farewell Embargo Act Hartford Convention Salutary Neglect Regulator Movement Sons of Liberty Virtual representation Intolerable Acts Republican Motherhood Land Ordinance of 1785 Bill of Rights Louisiana Purchase War Hawks Alien and Sedition Acts mercantilism Declaratory Act Sugar Act Battle of Saratoga Northwest Ordinance Great Compromise Shay’s Rebellion Whiskey Rebellion Judiciary Act of 1801 Jay’s Treaty Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions