The nature of the American Revolution and the five conditions of the revolution 

What does the following argument mean: “The American Revolution had both long-term origins and short-term causes.”? 

 What did John Adams mean by the following: “ "But what' do we mean by the American Revolution?  Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people...  This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution."

According to this lecture, what years does the American Revolution take place

 The first factor is ________________?

1. What does is the “silence pressure” referring to? 

1. What does the phrase “colonies to provinces” mean exactly?

1. Who was Anthony Johnson and why does his life story exemplify the “silent pressure” of the Environmental factor for the American Revolution?

1. What does the “Bacon’s Rebellion have to do with this factor?  

The second factor is ________________?

1. Describe how this factor contributed to the revolution.

1. Which philosopher was most influential in shaping the ideas of the American Revolution?

The third factor is _________________________?

1. How was this factor an an outgrowth of "salutary neglect"? 

2. How was this factor an invaluable legacy from England itself?

The fourth factor is _________________________?

1. Why was this an important factor?

The fifth factor is _________________________?

1. Offer examples of how this factor contributed to the American Revolution