Period 3: 1754–1800

Explain the context in which America gained independence and developed a sense of national identity.

Explain the causes and effects of the Seven Years’ War (the French and Indian War).

Explain how British colonial policies regarding North America led to the Revolutionary War.

Explain how and why colonial attitudes about government and the individual changed in the years leading up to the American Revolution.

Explain how various factors contributed to the American victory in the Revolution.

Explain the various ways the American Revolution affected society.

Describe the global impact of the American Revolution.

Explain how different forms of government developed and changed as a result of the Revolutionary Period.

Explain the differing ideological positions on the structure and function of the federal government.

Explain the continuities and changes in the structure and functions of the government with the ratification of the Constitution.

Explain how and why competition intensified conflicts among peoples and nations from 1754 to 1800.

Explain how and why political ideas, institutions, and party systems developed and changed in the new republic.

Explain the continuities and changes in American culture from 1754 to 1800.

Explain how and why migration and immigration to and within North America caused competition and conflict over time.

Explain how the American independence movement affected society from 1754 to 1800.

Explain the continuities and changes in regional attitudes about slavery as it expanded from 1754 to 1800.