Effects of Revolution and Early American History (Video Notes)

A set of Question and Answer flashcards covering Revolution effects, the Coercive Acts, the Declaration of Independence, colonial deference and natural aristocracy, and the emancipation window including Elizabeth Freeman and the cotton gin.

What topics are listed under 'Effects of Revolution' in the notes?

Ideological effects of Revolution; effects of the Revolution on slavery; how/why emancipation succeeds or fails.

What were the Coercive/Intolerable Acts (1774) designed to do to Massachusetts?

Punish Boston after the Tea Party and make an example of Massachusetts.

Name the four punitive actions of the Coercive Acts as listed in the notes.

1) Punish Boston in the Tea Party aftermath; 2) Close Boston Harbor to commerce; 3) Shut down Massachusetts government; 4) Intended to make an example of Massachusetts.

What famous slogan appears on the page featuring colonial unity (JOIN, or DIE)?

JOIN, or DIE.

What are the four points about the Declaration of Independence noted in the slides?

Consent of the governed; King George has become a tyrant; Obligation to overthrow abusive government; Does not create a new government.

What principle is summarized by 'Consent of the governed' in the Declaration notes?

People grant the authority of government through their consent.

How is King George described in the notes?

A tyrant.

What obligation does the Declaration claim the people have regarding abusive government?

The obligation to overthrow abusive government.

What are two military/legal grievances against the King mentioned in the notes?

Standing armies in peacetime without the consent of legislatures; undermining civil power by making the military independent.

What are two economic/legal grievances against the King mentioned in the notes?

Cutting off trade with all parts of the world; taxes without our consent; depriving us of trial by jury; transporting us overseas to be tried for pretended offences.

What does 'deference' mean in colonial society?

Respectful submission by those lower in status to the elites.

Who were expected to run things in a deferential colonial society?

Wealthy, powerful, socially-connected men.

What does Thomas Jefferson say about aristocracy in the notes?

There is a natural aristocracy among men, based on virtue and talents.

What is highlighted on Page 12 of the notes?

An African-American Patriot musician.

What is the 'Window of Opportunity' in New England for emancipation?

Freedom suits.

What emancipation method is used in the Middle States?

Gradual emancipation.

What emancipation policy exists in the Upper South?

Manumission laws.

What is the policy in the Deep South regarding emancipation?

Opposition.

Who is Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett) and what did she do?

A slave who sued to win her freedom; she expressed a strong longing for freedom.

What is the essence of Gradual Emancipation as described in the notes?

People born before the date remain slaves; those born after the date gain freedom at adulthood (21–28).

Why did the Abolitionist Window close, according to the notes?

Economic issues (masters want compensation for slave property); social concerns about demands for rights; technological development.

What invention contributed to the closing of the Abolitionist Window (1793)?

Eli Whitney's cotton gin.