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CH 1: Colliding Worlds, 1450-1600: How did the political, economic, and religious systems of Native Americans, Europeans and Africans compare, and how did things change as a result of contacts among them?
The government structure and power was different for both Native Americans and Europeans but the farming, patterns, and labor was very similar. Native Americans and Africans believed in gods and spirits of nature, while Europeans had converted themselves into Christianity. The contacts among them, made them independent to become a complex political organization.
Ch. 2: American Experiments, 1521-1700: In what ways did European migrants transfer familiar patterns and institutions to their colonies in the Americas, and in what ways did they create new American worlds? How did Native Americans adapt to the growing presence of Europeans among them?
European migrants came within family groups and some young men looking for profit. In Virginia they wanted to settle to get more money (wealthy) and in New England to settle as families. The Native Americans had to relocate themselves somewhere else because they got kicked out by the Europeans.
Ch. 3: The British Atlantic World, 1660-1750: How did the South Atlantic System create an interconnected Atlantic World, and how did this system impact development in the British colonies?
The South Atlantic System was a slave trade created an interconnected Atlantic World by shaping colonial society in a way that it creates a social difference between races. this system impacted development in the British Colonies by having slave labor help it grow economically.
Ch. 4: Growth, diversity, and conflict, 1720-1763: In what ways were Britain's American colonies affected by events across the Atlantic, and how were their societies taking on a life of their own?
The Britain's American colonies affected by events across the Atlantic by the print revolution causing enlightenment (changing ideas). Their societies were taking on a life of their own by confronting issues farmers had and resolving issues with Indian people.
Ch. 5: The Problem of Empire, 1763-1776: Consider whether the collapse of British authority in the thirteen rebellious colonies might have been avoided through compromise measures and more astute leadership. Was colonial independence inevitable, and was war the only way to achieve it?
Colonial independence happened after the failure of the compromise. British controlled them with the Tea Act, so Patriots responded with war, which was what let them achieve independence.
Ch. 6: Making War and Republican Governments, 1776-1789: How revolutionary was the American Revolution? What political, social, and economic changes did it produce, and what stayed the same?
Political changes were the protection on their property. Social changes of colonies were their independence from Great Britain. Economic changes were the taxes from Great Britain.
Ch. 7: Hammering Out a Federal Republic, 1787-1820: What was required to make the United States a strong, viable, independent republic in its early years, and how did debates over the Constitution shape relations between the national government and the states?
The United States did not give the rights that people needed. The constitution was to state the that the wealthy was controlling the government. Arguments were for and against federal restrictions on the Atlantic Slave Trade shaped the views of the government and states
Ch. 8: Creating a Republican Culture, 1790-1820: In 18th century Europe, the leading principles were aristocracy, patriarchy, mercantilism, arranged marriages, legal privilege, and established churches. What principles would replace those societal rules in America's new republican society?
Republican societies were believing in sentimentalism (idea of when it came to marriage). Change in beliefs were having a better system. The new republican society had education be way more important and people standing up for equality.
Ch. 9: Transforming the Economy, 1800-1860: What were the causes and consequences of the Industrial and Market revolutions, and how did they change the way ordinary Americans lived?
The causes and consequences of the Industrial and Market revolutions were caused by the immigration of the farmers., which new methods of farming and technology kept developing. They changed the way ordinary Americans lived by increasing the production and demands.
Ch. 10: A Democratic Revolution, 1800-1844: What were the main features of the Democratic Revolution, and what role did Andrew Jackson play in its outcome?
The main features of the Democratic Revolution were slavery, property rights, and government. Andrew Jackson played in its outcome by not referring to the Constitution(changing public policy)n. He had caused the Trail of Tears.
Ch. 11: Religion and Reform, 1800-1860: To what extent did movements such as individualism, new religious sects, abolitionism and women's rights change American culture between 1820-1860?
Movements such as individualism, new religious sects, abolitionism and women's rights changed American culture between 1820-1860 by advocating for everyone's rights, especially because they wanted to be treated better by speaking up.
Ch. 12: The South Expands: Slavery and Society, 1800-1860: How did the creation of a cotton-based economy change the lives of whites and blacks in all regions of the South?
The creation of a cotton-based economy changed the lives of whites and blacks in all regions of the South by being a benefit for white people but not for black people. White people would be wealthy, while black people would be doing the hard labor.
Ch. 13: Expansion, War, and Sectional Crisis, 1844-1860. What were the causes of the Mexican War, and in what ways did it bring about a growing sectional crisis during the 1850s?
The Texas annexation is what caused the Mexican War. Since Texas was not a part of the U.S. territory, there was conflict and ended up taking land from Mexico's property. It brought a growing sectional crisis during the 1850s because of who got to own the property.
Ch. 14: Two Societies at War, 1861-1865. How did the military and political goals of the war bring significant changes to social, economic, and cultural life?
The military and political goals of the war bring significant changes to social, economic, and cultural life by the Manifest Destiny belief (this caused expanding across America)
Ch. 15 (answer in class on Monday Dec 11) Reconstruction: 1865-77.
Analyze the two American Revolutions: 1st: 1763-1787; 2nd: 1860-1877 (approx. dates)
A) How were their causes similar and different?
B) How were their consequences similar and different?
C) Why has the first Revolution always been celebrated but the second so controversial?
D) Of the two Revolutions, which one should we look to for inspiration today? Why?
The American Revolutions were fighting for a change in their lives and independence. The first independence was for America to gain its representation and the Second Revolution was mainly about the ideals and the peoples civil rights. The first revolution was celebrated because white people had gotten liberty but the second one was controversial because they were not the only ones getting that power and liberty. We should look for inspiration from the second revolution because we still want changes to be made, such as racism and we can advocate, just like they did back then.
