Causes and Consequences of the American Revolution
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the American Revolution Overview of the course and historical context of the American Revolution
Module #2 Colonial America:Society and Economy Demographic, social, and economic characteristics of British North America in the 18th century
Module #3 The Roots of Rebellion:Political and Ideological Analysis of the Enlightenment, Republicanism, and Liberty as influences on American colonists
Module #4 Taxation and Imperial Policy British taxation policies, including the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts, and their impact on colonial relations
Module #5 Protest and Resistance:1764-1770 Colonial responses to British taxation, including boycotts, petitions, and violence
Module #6 The Boston Massacre and Tea Party In-depth examination of two pivotal events in the American Revolution
Module #7 The Intolerable Acts and the Continental Congress British retaliation and the formation of the First Continental Congress
Module #8 Lexington and Concord:The Shot Heard Round the World The outbreak of war and the early military campaigns
Module #9 The Second Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence The writing and significance of the Declaration of Independence
Module #10 Early American Military Efforts Washingtons leadership, the Continental Army, and the Battle of Saratoga
Module #11 French Alliance and International Diplomacy The role of France, Spain, and other European powers in the American Revolution
Module #12 Valley Forge and the Turning Point of the War The harsh winter of 1777-78 and the reorganization of the Continental Army
Module #13 Southern Campaigns and the Battle of Yorktown The war in the South, including the battles of Camden and Cowpens, and the British surrender at Yorktown
Module #14 Treaty of Paris and End of the War The negotiations and signing of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution
Module #15 Constitutionalism and the Articles of Confederation The post-war government, including the weaknesses and strengths of the Articles of Confederation
Module #16 The Constitutional Convention and the Federalist Papers The drafting of the United States Constitution and the arguments for its ratification
Module #17 Ratification and the Bill of Rights The debates and compromises surrounding the Constitutions ratification and the addition of the Bill of Rights
Module #18 Social and Economic Consequences of the Revolution The impact of the Revolution on American society, economy, and culture
Module #19 Women and the American Revolution The roles and experiences of women during the Revolution, including Abigail Adams and Deborah Sampson
Module #20 Slavery and the American Revolution The contradictions and complexities of slavery in the era of the American Revolution
Module #21 Native American Experiences during the Revolution The alliances, conflicts, and consequences for Native American communities during the Revolution
Module #22 Regionalism and Sectionalism The emergence of regional identities and sectional tensions in the post-Revolution era
Module #23 The Revolutions Legacy in American History The significance and impact of the American Revolution on American history, politics, and identity
Module #24 Comparing the American Revolution to Other Revolutions A comparative analysis of the American Revolution with other revolutions, such as the French and Haitian Revolutions
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Causes and Consequences of the American Revolution career
