North American Revolution

Question 1

When did the North American Revolution start and end?

Answer 1

1775-1787

Question 2

GENERAL SUMMARY: oppression of “ “ rule&raquo_space; signing/creation of the “ “ in 1776&raquo_space; “ “ victory in 1781&raquo_space; “ “ in 1787

Answer 2

British/Declaration of Independence/military/constitution

Question 3

MAIN CAUSE of the revolution

Answer 3

The British started to tax the colonists (Tea Tax, Stamp Act) because they were in debt from the 7 Years War without the colonists’ consent; not mad about tax, mostly mad about no representation in Parliament&raquo_space; no consent (NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION)

Question 4

OUTCOME: SOCIAL CHANGE

Answer 4

Not much social change; before the revolution, rich, wealthy white men in charge; same afterwards

Question 5

ENLIGHTENMENT INFLUENCE IN DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Answer 5

Social Contract, Popular Sovereignty, Inalienable Rights