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Unit 3: 1754-1800

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Review of Units 3-4

Join us as we review Units 3 & 4, going from 1754 to 1848, covering the skills and content you need to know! We'll also discuss the modified DBQ and give examples.

Review of Periods 3 & 4 - Slides

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3.0 Unit 3 Overview: Contextualization

By 1763, the British Empire was vast and contained colonies all over the world. This overextension of British territorial control created problems for Great Britain’s management of their colonies in North America, namely the 13 colonies. At the end of the Seven Years’ War, or French and Indian War (1754-1763), the nature of the relationship between Britain and the colonies would change.

Hamilton's Financial Plan - Slides

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Hamilton's Financial Plan

In this stream, we explored the three parts of Hamilton's Financial Plan. We also analyzed the development of distinct political parties due to differences of opinion in regards to this plan. The overall impact of Hamilton's Financial concluded the stream.

The Election of 1800 as a Turning Point - Slides

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Election of 1800 Slides

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The Election of 1800 as a Turning Point

The election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 was a pivotal election in many ways. The election ushered in a new political party and created a true test for the young republic

Period 3 Recap & Exam Review

This stream is a crash course in APUSH Period 3. This stream begins with an overview of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and ends with a study of John Adams' presidency. Whether you are getting ready for a test on APUSH Period 3 or if you are getting for the AP US Exam, this stream has everything you need to help you do your best! Period 3 is 12% of the content on the AP U.S. History Exam.

Washington's Presidency

In this stream, we looked at President Washington's two terms in office. The precedents he set were discussed as well as key laws and events during his Presidency. Washington's parting words in his farewell address were analyzed. The stream ended with practice multiple choice questions.

Washington's Presidency - Slides

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Constitutional Debate

Everything to know about the Constitution including the reasons for the convention and the problems with the Articles of Confederation.

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Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. Written in 1777 and stemming from wartime urgency, its progress was slowed by fears of central authority and extensive land claims by states. It was not ratified until March 1, 1781. This stream compares the Articles of Confederation to a basketball team. Then, each of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation are addressed in detailed. Lastly, this stream looks at the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Enjoy!

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Key Documents and Foundations of the American Revolution

Learn about some of the key documents that were involved in the foundations of the American Revolution.

Key Documents and Foundations of the American Revolution - Slides

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The American Revolution

Expand your knowledge of the events leading up to the Revolution, the events during the war and the impact it had on history. We discuss major turning points such as the Battle of Saratoga and "what do I need to know for the APUSH exam?" regarding the Revolution.

Growing Calls for Independence

The events leading up to the American Revolution can be complicated and difficult to remember. That is why, in this stream, I use the acronym PERSIA (Political, Economic, Religious, Social, Intellectual, and Area) to explore the rise in tensions between the British and the Colonists. Join me on this stream to analyze the rise in tensions that lead to the American Revolution (1776-1781).

Understanding the French and Indian War

This stream covered the causes of the French and Indian war, for example, beavers, a dispute over who owns the Ohio river valley. This stream also covers events during the war for example General Braddock's blunder as well as the battle of Quebec. This stream also covered the effects of the war, and how some of them lead to the American revolution

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Putting Period 3 in Context

Period 3 of the APUSH exam is one of the most important sections of the exam (accounts for 12% of the exam questions). The period covers the beginning of the French and Indian War (1754) to the Election of 1800. Period 3 also covers American Independence, the Constitutional Convention, and the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams. In this live stream, students are taken through an aerial view of Period 3 and one lucky student had a chance to win a million dollars (no actual money will be paid out). Enjoy!

Historical Thinking Skills in Period 3 - Slides

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Historical Thinking Skills in Period 3

We will explore the Historical Thinking Skills that are needed for success in Period 3. We will be practicing CCOT, Comparison, Causation, etc.

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The American Revolution Q&A

Tom Richey will be reviewing and taking questions on The American Revolution

Jefferson vs. Hamilton

In the early years of the new republic, the first political parties formed over the interpretations of the Constitution. Alexander Hamilton, the de facto leader of the Federalists, and Thomas Jefferson, leader of the Democratic-Republicans butted heads in one of the first political battles in American history. After Hamilton proposed a national bank, Jefferson argued that because the Constitution did not explicitly give the federal government the power to set up a bank, this power was then reserved for the states. Ready, set, face off!

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Period 3 Review Slides

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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

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The Constitution and New Republic

After the Revolution, leaders from across the colonies convened to design a new government, influenced by the trending Enlightenment ideas of the time. It was a contentious process to balance the competing needs of the diverse states, especially large vs. small and slave vs. free states. Eventually, a Constitution was signed that would guide the new republic and be amended over the years to adapt to the changing needs of the public.

Period 3 Review Slides

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The American Revolution - Stream Slides

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The American Revolution

The road to the American Revolution was complicated, but it escalated relatively quickly. After the French & Indian War, the British had to end salutary neglect in order to increase revenue to pay back war debts. The new taxes that were levied without representation sparked resistance movements across the colonies.

Period 3 Review

1754-1800: The American Revolution

Period 3 SAQ Practice

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3.1 Context: the Revolutionary Period

By 1763, the British Empire was vast and contained colonies all over the world. This overextension of British territorial control created problems for Great Britain’s management of their colonies in North America, namely the 13 colonies. At the end of the Seven Years’ War, or French and Indian War (1754-1763), the nature of the relationship between Britain and the colonies would change.

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3.2 The Seven Years' War

By 1754, European countries were competing for world domination by dueling for land in North America. Great Britain, France, and Spain all held various areas in the New World. This competition would disrupt the lives of both American colonists and Native Americans.

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3.3 Taxation without Representation

To raise revenue, the British Parliament created the Sugar Act (1764), the first taxing law that made colonists pay taxes on imported sugar. The Quartering Act, one year later, required the colonists to feed and house British soldiers. The Stamp Act of 1765 was the law that colonists hated the most. It required the colonists to purchase stamps for bills, newspapers, pamphlets, and other business and legal documents.

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3.4 Philosophical Foundations of America

Ideas helped to cause the Revolutionary War. The Enlightenment ideas of Europe had influenced these transplanted British subjects. This period of renewed European thinking in the 1700s emphasized natural, individual rights while questioning authority and kings.

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3.5 The American Revolution

In April of 1775, the British sent numerous troops to Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, to seize stored gunpowder that the patriot rebels harbored. Paul Revere went on his famous ride warning that the British were coming, urging the colonial minutemen militia to get up and get their guns. Gunfire erupted in Lexington, leaving eight American colonists dead in this brief battle lost by the minutemen. About 100 spectators watched. These were the first shots of the war known as “the shot heard round the world.”

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3.6 The Influence of Revolutionary Ideals

The American Revolution had a dramatic impact on different groups of people in America and the ideas that people were thinking. Women’s rights, slavery, democracy, equality and freedom of religion were all important ideas during and after the revolution.

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3.7 The Articles of Confederation

So what kind of laws did the U.S. have before the Constitution? After declaring independence from Britain, the Second Continental Congress asked each state to create its own state constitution. The states would write laws that reflected the new ideas of democracy.

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3.8 Debates over Ratification

Overall, the weak factors within the Articles made many people feel as though the Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced by a set of laws with a more central authority and a federal government with enforcement power.

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3.9 The Constitution

Who was responsible for creating the Constitution? Twelve states sent delegates, with Rhode Island being absent. Fifty-five white males were appointed by their state legislatures. All of these men owned property and came from a wealthier class.

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3.10 Shaping a New Republic

George Washington was elected unanimously as the first President of the USA in 1789. He would also be elected unanimously in 1792. He would soon establish a cabinet, which included Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State and Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury.

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3.11 Developing an American Identity

Many cultural developments were taking place in America from 1750-1800. What did it mean to be an American? Americans were still maintaining some European cultural characteristics but were also developing their own religion, schools, arts and technology.

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3.12 Movement in the Early Republic

Immigration contributed to the increased population in America from 1750-1800. Immigration to America and migrations within the colonies caused conflict between European immigrants, Britain, Native Americans and black Africans.

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3.13 Continuity and Change in Period 3

By 1763, the British Empire was vast and contained colonies all over the world. This overextension of British territorial control created problems for Great Britain’s management of their colonies in North America, namely the 13 colonies. At the end of the Seven Years’ War, or French and Indian War (1754-1763), the nature of the relationship between Britain and the colonies would change.

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Unit 3: 1754-1800

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Unit 4: 1800-1848

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Unit 5: 1844-1877

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Unit 6: 1865-1898

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Unit 7: 1890-1945

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Unit 8: 1945-1980

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Unit 9: 1980-Present

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