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MT 3 Final Affirmation During Period 3 in AP US History, there was many driving ideas and pivotal points that helped make the US what it is now. The points mainly pertain to Colonists and how the American Revolution and how the Constitution effected people. Of the most influential events in the 1700’s was the American Revolution. The American Revolution had many influential people. Thomas Paine said, “But there is another and great distinction for which no truly natural or religious reason can

“No Taxation without Representation.” Everyone has heard this quote, but how many know where it came from? In March of 1765, British Parliament passed a law that the colonists must pay a tax on any licenses, contracts, wills, warrants, playing cards, and paper. Every one of these things had to have a stamp on it to show that they paid the tax. (Stamp Act Powerpoint) This was called the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act was the most important event that caused the Revolutionary War. All of the money that

chasing and attaining perfection is a goal that can't be achieved but will chased to all ends. Over the course of the second semester our class has studied the writings and philosophies of great American authors which include, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Benjamin Franklin, and Horatio Alger to name a few. F. Scott Fitzgerald creates the perfect American character in Jay Gatz or the “Great Gatsby” and portrays him as a man who is searching for perfection but falls short as do the rest of Americans. Ironically

themselves and come up with what they think is the topic sentence. No will writing will be done by the students but rather input will be verbal. 3. Students will read a handout quietly while I read out loud. The short reading is about the life of Benjamin Franklin. Students will be asked to highlight ideas, words, and sentences that they feel are important as they follow along in the reading. Then the students will divide into small groups of three or four and and share with each other what they thought

It is a century old mystery that is surrounded with controversy. What happened to The Mary Celeste? This historical mystery has many theories surrounding what happened to Captain Briggs and crew. Some more accurate than others like mother nature, criminal conspiracies and, an explosion. However, the most likely of all the theories is the alcohol explosion. The alcohol explosion is the most realistic scenario of what happened to The Mary Celeste. The Mary Celeste was carrying nine barrels of alcohol

died due to extensive wounds. After the event, some important colonial men - such as Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere - started to spread propaganda to try and get colonists to support them in fighting for their independence (Insider, Business). Some include the disjointed snake, illustrated in 1754 and a print that depicted an armless and legless person illustrated to repeal the Stamp Act - both drawn by Benjamin Franklin. Yet, one very noteworthy piece of propaganda, engraved by Paul Revere in 1770

excise officers. In the winter of 1772 he handed out 4,000 copies of the work to members of Parliament and other citizens. Paine was fired from the excise office in spring of 1774, and he began to see his outlook as barren. However he soon met Benjamin Franklin, who told him he should move to America and gave

Saksham Madaan Mr. Horning History - Rivera 20 October 2017 Thomas Paine: The Inspiration Working Behind the Scenes Thomas Paine was instrumental in gaining freedom for the United States. He left a significant impact on the world today. His work convinced many people to join the revolution and was recognized throughout. He made multiple pamphlets including Common Sense that had arguments that persuaded people to join the cause in the Revolutionary War. Thomas Paine was born on January 29, 1736

The rebellious colonists against the power-hungry English is a major factor in the events leading to the American Revolution. The historic battle started in 1765 and ended in 1783. Though it is a very monumental moment in U.S. history many people do not talk about the crucial events that lead up to it. The colonists were a large group of Europeans that fled to seek out a new life and escape from religious prosecution. What did the colonists do in the new world? Many colonists were obligated to work

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin It was quotes like this that pegged Benjamin Franklin as the face of America during pre-Revolutionary times. Franklin was a Founding Father, an inventor, a scientist, a polymath, a politician, a printer, and wore numerous other hats. He essentially changed the world’s view of America, showing everyone that Americans were not idle or unsuccessful, rather respected,