APUSH 3.6 Influence of Revolutionary Ideals

•KC-3.2.I.C During and after the American Revolution, an increased awareness of inequalities in society motivated some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery and greater political democracy in the new state and national governments

How did revolutionary ideals influence the abolition of slavery in the northern states during and after the American Revolution?

• Slavery expanded in the North to support war efforts.

• Many northern states passed gradual emancipation laws.

• The North ignored revolutionary ideals in relation to slavery.

• The northern states banned slavery outright immediately.

•KC-3.2.I.D In response to women’s participation in the American Revolution, Enlightenment ideas, and women’s appeals for expanded roles, an ideal of “republican motherhood” gained popularity. It called on women to teach republican values within the family and granted women a new importance in American political culture

What was the most significant impact of the American Revolution on women?

• Women gained the right to vote in all states.

• Women achieved full equality under the law.

• The concept of "Republican Motherhood" expanded women’s roles.

• Women were granted political offices.

•KC-3.2.I.C During and after the American Revolution, an increased awareness of inequalities in society motivated some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery and greater political democracy in the new state and national governments

The idea of "all men are created equal" in the Declaration of Independence most directly challenged which of the following?

• British colonial taxes

• The institution of slavery

• Women's lack of political power

• Mercantilist economic policies

•KC-3.2.I.C During and after the American Revolution, an increased awareness of inequalities in society motivated some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery and greater political democracy in the new state and national governments

How did revolutionary ideals affect political participation in the new American states?

• Voting rights were extended to all men, regardless of race or class.

• Property requirements for voting were abolished entirely.

• Many states lowered property requirements for voting among white men.

• Women and enslaved people were granted the right to vote.

•KC-3.2.I.D In response to women’s participation in the American Revolution, Enlightenment ideas, and women’s appeals for expanded roles, an ideal of “republican motherhood” gained popularity. It called on women to teach republican values within the family and granted women a new importance in American political culture

The concept of “Republican Motherhood” held that women should:

• Become involved in politics directly by voting and holding office.

• Educate their children in republican virtues to uphold democratic values.

• Focus solely on household duties, without any involvement in society.

• Demand full equality and the right to own property.

•KC-3.2.I.C During and after the American Revolution, an increased awareness of inequalities in society motivated some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery and greater political democracy in the new state and national governments

Which of the following groups most fully embraced revolutionary ideals of equality during and after the American Revolution?

• Southern plantation owners

• Enslaved African Americans

• Northern abolitionists

• Loyalists

•KC-3.2.I.E The American Revolution and the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence reverberated in France, Haiti, and Latin America, inspiring future independence movements

Which of the following revolutionary movements was directly inspired by the ideals of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence?

• The Russian Revolution

• The Haitian Revolution

• The Mexican Revolution of 1910

• The Industrial Revolution

•KC-3.2.I.E The American Revolution and the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence reverberated in France, Haiti, and Latin America, inspiring future independence movements

How did the Declaration of Independence influence the French Revolution?

• It led the French to adopt a system of constitutional monarchy.

• The Declaration’s ideas about natural rights and government by consent inspired calls for equality and democratic reforms.

• It caused France to strengthen its feudal system.

• The Declaration encouraged France to maintain its colonial holdings in the Americas.

•KC-3.2.I.E The American Revolution and the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence reverberated in France, Haiti, and Latin America, inspiring future independence movements

Revolutionary movements in Latin America during the early 19th century were primarily influenced by:

• The success of Napoleon’s invasion of Spain.

• The American Revolution’s emphasis on self-government and independence from colonial powers.

• The rejection of Enlightenment ideals.

• Support from European monarchies.

•KC-3.2.I.D In response to women’s participation in the American Revolution, Enlightenment ideas, and women’s appeals for expanded roles, an ideal of “republican motherhood” gained popularity. It called on women to teach republican values within the family and granted women a new importance in American political culture

(a)   wrote that women’s minds were as good as men, and thus deserved access to education.