EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! AMERICA GAINS INDEPENDENCE FROM GREAT BRITAIN!!

RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION!!

Given the fact that most Europeans lived under the control of a government ruled by a monarchy, what do you think the people of Europe thought and felt about the new American Republic?

THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION...PART 1

Howdy!  We have been studying the Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution...(and don't worry, I am going to make sure you are all experts on both before we are through with this unit!!)..for this blog assignment..I want you to watch the following "videos" on the Causes of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence...

     

We have talked about how the ideas that were inspired by the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment led to great changes throughout the world.  After watching these two video clips, I want you to write a paragraph (in YOUR own words) detailing how the philosophies of the Enlightenment thinkers influenced the founding of our country...include in your paragraph as many examples of the Enlightenment "major players" as you can!  After you have posted your paragraph...please read comments made by other classmates and respond to their post...please be accurate, creative, and ORIGINAL!!!  Good Luck!

Have a great night!
Mrs. Russell