Freedom of Expression: A Study Guide on the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers -, Study notes of Communication

Download Freedom of Expression: A Study Guide on the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers - and more Study notes Communication in PDF only on Docsity! Freedom of Expression - Com. 3070 Study Guide I. Adams, Sam As political revolutionary As representative to the Continental Congress Sons of Liberty Adams, John As revolutionary leader during Continental Congress As foreign ambassador As Vice President As President Legal defense of British soldiers, Boston Massacre Marriage to Abigail Adams Personal style and behavior Relationship with Thomas Jefferson Adams / Jefferson letters American Revolutionary War Causes – leading up to Challenges associated with declaring independence Fighting a war of attrition What was the significance of the American Revolution? Bill of Rights First, Second and Third Amendments Due Process, principle of Boston Massacre Role of John Adams, legal defense of British soldiers Significance of Boston Tea Party Significance of Continental Congress, I. II. & III. Purpose of the various meetings Role of John Dickinson, representative from Pennsylvania Role of Richard Henry Lee, representative from Virginia Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson It’s main purpose and later significance Jefferson’s approach in creating the document Federalists v. Democratic Republicans First Amendment Reason for its Creation Five Stated Freedoms Implied Rights Madison, James Founding of the American republic A paradox of principles The need for compromise between north and south France As U.S. ally during the American revolution Impact of the American revolution on the French revolution Franklin, Benjamin As scientist and statesman Role in Continental Congress French Revolution As a contrast to the American Revolutionary War Great Britain View toward the American colonies Reasons for passing the Sugar and Stamp Acts Hamilton, Alexander As secretary of the Treasury Decision to relocate the U.S. capital to Washington Differences between himself and Thomas Jefferson Duel with Aaron Burr Support of Federalist position Hancock, John As Boston merchant Relationship with Sam Adams As signer of the Declaration of Independence Jefferson, Thomas As wartime Governor for the Virginia colony