week 2

Question 1

Eight Long-term Causes of the American Revolution.

Answer 1

1. Population growth and dynamic migration of the settlers
2. The colonies’ rapid economic expansion
3. the colonists were becoming less dependent on the British military
4. the colonists’ growing appetite for western land
5. the British Empire needed to replenish its empty coffers
6. British efforts to reform the empire to govern it more
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Question 2

When did the French and Indian War - aka the Seven-year War end? And what was the result?

Answer 2

-1763
-England defeats and expels France from North America and

Question 3

What are the priorities of Classical Liberalism?

Answer 3

• Individual Freedom - pursuit of one’s interests
• Minimal Government role

Question 4

What are the priorities of Classical Republicanism?

Answer 4

• common good is the priority
• civic virtue should be a key priority for all citizens
• governments should promote socially positive behavior