The American Revolution
Review Questions
What Enlightenment ideas helped
inspire the American Revolution?
• The enlightenment ideas of representative
government and the right to overthrow an
unjust ruler inspired the American Revolution.
How did the American
Revolution affect the world?
• Many nations around the world would model
their governments and constitutions after the
U.S. government and Constitution.
What is the connection between salutary
neglect and the American Revolution?
•Salutary Neglect was a long-standing British policy of avoiding strict
enforcement of parliamentary laws. (1600s-1700s)
•During this period, American colonists became used to governing
themselves, and resented England trying to infringe on this right after
the French and Indian War.
Who was the King of England
during the American Revolution?
George III
How did the French and Indian War
contribute to the American Revolution?
• The French and Indian War was very expensive.
• As a result, England felt that it was only fair that the
colonists help pay for the war which led them to
increase taxes and tighten control over the colonies.
What were 2 important causes of
the American Revolution?
• Enlightenment ideas and British efforts to tighten
control over the colonies led the American
Revolution.
Whose ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson when
writing the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence
Based on the ideas of John Locke
and other enlightenment
philosophers.
Which country helped America
win its independence?
France helped America win the
Revolutionary War.
What was the basis for the 1st American
government and why was it problematic?
Articles of Confederation
Made the 1st US government
too weak.
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
U. S. Constitution
Replaced the Articles
of Confederation