Key Concepts 

KC-3.1: Britain’s win in the French and Indian War created new conflicts with colonists and Native peoples, leading to revolution and independence.

KC-3.2: Revolutionary ideals of democracy and republicanism shaped experiments with new forms of government.

KC-3.3: Migration, interaction, and competition over resources raised questions about borders, policies, and America’s role in the world.

Lesson 3.2 – The Seven Years’ War

Why did a conflict between empires change everything in North America? In this lesson, we explore the causes and outcomes of the French and Indian War, how it reshaped relations between Britain and the colonies, and why it set the stage for revolution.  📘 C.E.D.

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Lesson 3.3 – Taxation without Representation

Why did new taxes spark such outrage in the colonies? In this lesson, we trace Britain’s efforts to raise revenue after the French and Indian War and explore how colonial resistance turned “no taxation without representation” into a revolutionary cry.  📘 C.E.D.

Lesson 3.4 – Philosophy of the American Revolution

Why did ideas about government and rights push colonists toward independence? In this lesson, we examine how Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and colonial leaders such as Benjamin Franklin used concepts of natural rights, self-rule, and the social contract to challenge British authority and inspire resistance.  📘 C.E.D.

Lesson 3.5 – The American Revolution

How did the Patriots manage to win against the most powerful empire in the world? In this lesson, we follow the major battles from Trenton to Yorktown, examine the role of French, Spanish, and Dutch involvement, and see how global conflict helped tip the balance toward American victory.  📘 C.E.D.

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Lesson 3.6 – The Influence of Revolutionary Ideals

How did the American Revolution reshape society at home and abroad? In this lesson, we explore how Revolutionary ideals sparked calls to end slavery, inspired petitions for greater democracy, and gave rise to the concept of republican motherhood. We also trace how the Revolution’s message echoed globally, fueling independence movements in France, Haiti, and Latin America. 

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Lesson 3.7 – The Articles of Confederation

How did America’s first government reflect the ideals of the Revolution—and why did it ultimately fail? In this lesson, we examine how the Articles of Confederation created a weak central government, how successes like the Northwest Ordinance contrasted with problems such as Shays’ Rebellion, and why those challenges led leaders to call for a new Constitution. 📘 C.E.D.

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Lesson 3.8 – The Constitutional Convention

How did Americans debate the balance between liberty and order in the new government? In this lesson, we explore the fierce arguments between Federalists and Anti-Federalists over the Constitution, the role of The Federalist Papers in shaping public opinion, and how the promise of a Bill of Rights helped secure ratification and protect individual freedoms. 📘 C.E.D.

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Lesson 3.9 – The Constitution

How did the framers design a government strong enough to govern but limited enough to protect liberty? In this lesson, we explore how the Constitution established federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances to prevent tyranny and distribute authority across national and state levels. We also examine Madison’s Federalist 51 and the framers’ belief that human nature required a system built on both power and restraint. 📘 C.E.D.

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Lesson 3.10 – Shaping a New Republic

How did the new Constitution work in practice? In this lesson, we explore how the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams tested the strength of the young republic. From Hamilton’s financial plan and the Whiskey Rebellion to foreign challenges like the French Revolution, students will see how early leaders balanced liberty and order while political parties, foreign alliances, and constitutional limits began to take shape. 📘 C.E.D.

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Lesson 3.11 – Developing an American Identity

What did it mean to be an American in the new republic? In this lesson, we explore how revolutionary ideals inspired Americans to rethink questions of freedom and equality, leading to the development of a distinct national culture. Discover the emergence of Republican Motherhood (which redefined women's civic roles), the rise of early anti-slavery sentiments, and how art and architecture helped forge a unified American identity. 📘 C.E.D.

Lesson 3.12 – Movement in the Early Republic

How did new migration and differing attitudes toward slavery reshape the American landscape? In this lesson, we trace the westward movement of settlers, the resulting conflicts over land and resources (especially with American Indian groups), and the hardening regional divisions over the expansion of slavery. Explore how the new republic's identity was challenged by internal conflicts over boundaries, race, and the future of the American frontier. 📘 C.E.D.

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Period 3 Review 

Use the Flash Card Review to prepare for the Summative Assessment

 📓Period 3 Flash Card Review