USH Module 1 Section #6 Bellwork

Sort the following items into their categories.

Groups:

(a) Events

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(b) Documents

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(c) Philosophical Ideas

• Battle of Saratoga

• Declaration of Independence

• Natural rights

• Social Contract

• Common Sense

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Why is the Battle of Lexington and Concord called the “shot heard ‘round the world”?

• It marked the start of the French and Indian War which kicked off a global conflict between the British Empire and French Empire.

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution, started a chain of revolutions around the world.

• It was the battle that ended the American Revolution, signaling the beginning of the end of imperialism.

• It marked the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the protests and riots that began in England.

What was the primary purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

• To draft the Articles of Confederation to govern the new nation

• To negotiate trade agreements and alliances with foreign countries including France

• To expand British authority in the colonies through the Declaration of Grievances and Rights

• To organize resistance against Britain and eventually declare independence

How did John Locke’s theories influence the Declaration of Independence?

• He proposed that governments should have absolute power.

• He argued that people have natural rights like life, liberty, and property.

• He stated that monarchies were the best form of government.

• He advocated for equal representation in Parliament.

What was the main argument of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?

• The colonies should reconcile with Britain.

• Britain was a model of good governance.

• Independence was necessary and justified.

• The colonies should form alliances with France.

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

• It convinced France to ally with the colonies.

• It marked the first victory for the British.

• It ended the Revolutionary War.

• It was the first use of guerrilla warfare tactics.

Match the key idea to its description.

• Consent of the Governed

• People can overthrow destructive governments

• Natural Rights

• Governments derive power from the people

• Right to Revolution

• Rights to life, liberty, and property

Match the figure to their contribution.

• John Locke

• Enlightenment theories of natural rights

• Thomas Jefferson

• Declaration of Independence

• Thomas Paine

• Common Sense

Drag the events to place them in chronological order.

• Second Continental Congress

• Battle of Saratoga

• End of the American Revolution

• Declaration of Independence

The American Revolution ended with the Treaty of ​ (a)   in ​ (b)   , which recognized American independence.

• Paris
• 1783
• Versailles
• London
• 1781
• 1776