Standard 4:3

United States Studies to 1865

The BLOODY MASSACRE perpetrated in King–I–Street BOSTON on March 5th 1770 by a party of the 29th [REGIMENT]. By Paul Revere and (colorist) Christian Remick, Boston, Massachusetts; dated 1770. Image obtained from Winterthur.org.

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the conflict between the American colonies and England.

Enduring Understanding
Revolutions result from resistance to conditions that are perceived as unfair by the people who are demanding change. The changes brought about by revolution can be both positive and negative. To understand the results of the conflict between the American colonies and England, the student will utilize the following primary sources:

John Locke–Second Treatise Chapters 1 – 3

Locke–Second Treatise Chapters 4 – 6

Locke–Second Treatise Chapters 7 – 9

Locke–Second Treatise Chapters 10 – 12

Locke–Second Treatise Chapters 13 – 15

Locke–Second Treatise Chapters 16 – 19

First Continental Congress October 1774

David Hume–Of the Original Contract

The Treaty of Paris–1763

Stephen Hopkins–The Rights of the Colonies Examined

Second Continental Congress Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms 1775

N ew York Petition to the House of Commons Montesquieu–Spirit of the Laws