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APUSH Period 3 Review (1754-1800)
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The american revolution & establishment of democracy (1754-1800), period 3 dates to know, period 3 essential questions.
- What were the causes and consequences of the American Revolution?
- How did leading Americans address regional differences to develop a federal government?
- In what ways did migrations across North America intensify conflicts?
Past Essay Questions From Period 3
Take the apush period 3: american revolution quiz, period 3 key concepts - course outline, key concept 3.1. the american revolution.
The Seven Years’ War, also known as the French and Indian War, led to the British defeat of France and allied Native Americans.
- Colonial rivalry between Britain and France intensified.
- Britain’s North American territory expanded, but it was costly and required raising taxes, like the Stamp act
- British officials attempted to prevent colonists from moving westward.
- The Proclamation of 1763 intensified colonial discontent
Colonial independence movement formed as salutary neglect ended.
- Colonists united because the British were taxing them without representation.
- Colonial leaders called for representation to reflect Enlightenment ideas.
- Popular movements for independence were energized by activists.
- People across the American colonies mobilized finances and materials for the Patriot movement.
- The Patriots beat the British because of strong leadership, ideological commitment, and assistance by European allies.
Key Concept 3.2. New American Government
New ideas about politics, religion, and society continued through the revolution.
- Enlightenment ideas inspired American thinkers and promoted social mobility.
- Republican ideals were reflected through Common Sense by Thomas Paine & the Dec. of Independence.
- Some groups called for abolition of slavery in the new state & national governments.
- Women’s role highlighted in “Republican motherhood” – to teach American values.
- American Revolution inspired similar revolts in Haiti and Latin America.
State and federal constitutions sought to protect liberties while limiting central power.
- Power was given to legislative branches and voting rights were limited.
- Articles of Confederation unified the states, but limited central power, which made things difficult for the federal government to handle trade, finances, and unrest.
- The Constitutional Convention was held with state representatives to negotiate a new federal government that would embody federalism and separation of powers. The leaders pitched new experiments in self-government.
- The issue of slavery was at the forefront of constitutional compromises.
- 📜 Study Guide: The Constitution and Debates Over Ratification
American national culture & political institutions developed despite of regional differences.
- George Washington and John Adams created political precedents.
- Political parties formed as leaders differed in their positions of issues. (Jefferson vs. Hamilton)
- Slavery continued to divide Americans as it expanded in the south & west.
- National identity was reflected in works of art, literature, and architecture.
Key Concept 3.3. Migrations within North America intensified conflicts
After independence, increased interactions between groups resulted in competition, alliances, and cultural blending.
- Native tribes fluctuated in alliances with Europeans and other tribes.
- More people moved westward, which fueled social, political, and ethnic tensions.
- The Northwest Ordinance was developed to admit new states.
- Treaties with Native Americans were often violated.
- Spanish mission settlements expanded in California.
The US had to protect its borders amidst European powers throughout North America.
- Diplomatic initiatives sought to protect settlers from the British and Spanish.
- The French Revolution and war between France and Britain posed new foreign policy challenges to the US.
- Washington’s Farewell Address discouraged political parties and warned of alliances.
Period 3 Vocabulary & Concepts
- Abigail Adams
- absolute monarch
- Albany Plan of Union
- Alien & Sedition Acts
- Articles of Confederation
- Battle of Bunker Hill
- Battle of Saratoga
- Battle of Yorktown
- Bill of Rights
- Coercive Acts
- Committees of Correspondence
- Common Sense
- Declaration of Independence
- Declaratory Act
- Democratic-Republicans
- Enlightenment
- First Continental Congress
- French Revolution
- George Washington
- Great Compromise
- Hamilton’s Financial Plan
- Intolerable Acts
- Jay’s Treaty
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Lexington & Concord
- Loyalists (Tories)
- Mercantilism
- Northwest Ordinance
- Patrick Henry
- Paul Revere
- Peace of Paris
- Pinckney’s Treaty
- Political parties
- Pontiac’s Rebellion
- Proclamation of 1763
- Quartering Act
- Rationalism
- Republican Motherhood
- Revolution of 1800
- Salutary Neglect
- Samuel Adams
- Second Continental Congress
- Seven Years’ War
- Shay’s Rebellion
- Sons & Daughters of Liberty
- Thomas Jefferson
- Townshend Acts
- Treaty of Paris
- unicameral legislature
- US Constitution
- Valley Forge
- Washington’s Farewell
- Writs of Assistance
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Provide 3+ sentences that set up for the time frame of the prompt (Contextualization) and then write a thesis statement that is 1-2 sentences, fully responds to the prompt, and sets up solid/broad arguments that will allow for quality body paragraphs.
1. How effective was the early government in handling economic, social, and political issues that arose during the early republic (1775-1800)?
2. Analyze the political, economic, and social causes attributed to the American Revolution.
3. In what ways did the French and Indian War (1754-1763) alter the political, economic, and ideological relations between Britain and its American colonies?
4. To what extent did the American Revolution fundamentally change American society? In your answer, be sure to address the political, social and economic effects of the revolution in the period from 1775 to 1800.
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