G sectional scarce 41 — Fill in the Blanks, Short Answer Question Instructions: ‘© Complete the following exercise after studying p.47-51 in the textbook, ‘© Fillin the Blanks: Write the answers in the spaces provided; 1 mark for each correct answer. ¢ Hints for the Short Answer Question: Divine Right of Kings; absolute obedience of the people; the rule adherance by force. The intellectual background to the revolutions 1. Inthe 18th century, two important revolutions broke out in the West. They were the American Revolution and the French Revolution 2. With the decline of feudalism, powerful kings took back land and authority from the nobles, and set up strong , centsilized governments. 3. The Scientific Revolution inspired later thinkers. They applied tional thinking’, 'scientific methods’ and the ‘laws of nature’ to. Political and social issues. 4. Short Answer Question: What were the features of absolutism in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries? (6 marks) In the 16th and 17th centuries, most European leaders ruled with absolutism. Absolute rulers hhad complete power over government and people, and used force to maintain their rule, (3 marks) Absolute rulers used the idea of the ‘divine right of kings’ to justify their rule. They stressed that their power to rule came from God and all people should obey them absolutely. 8 mari) . Marks for this section: M2 ASee 2 — Vocabulary, Data-based Question Instructions: ‘© Complete the following exercise after studying p.48-53 in the textbook, Vocabulary: Write the answers in the spaces provided; 1 mark for each correct answer. ‘© Hints for the Daia-based Question: Constitutional limits; the end of special rights. Topic: The intellectual background to the revolutions 1 Divine right of kings: In the 16th and 17th centuries, absolute rulers stressed that their power to rule came from God. Enlightenment: It was an... i2tcllectual | movement in the West in the 17th and 18th centuries. It started after the... Renaissance Separation of powers: According to Montesquieu, powers should be divided among the three branches of government, namely the executive and the judiciary. Data-based Question: Source: Information about the ideas of Voltaire, an Enlightenment thinker Voltaire believed that all people were born equal and enjoyed cliferentrighs. He proposed religious freedom and equality against the domineering behaviour of the clergy at that time. Politically, he believed that absolute monarchy and religious oppression should be replaced by a generally effective standard, The ideal standard was a constitution. (i) According to the Source, what did Voltaire propose to replace absolute monarchy and religious oppression with? (1 mark) A generally eff dard, (ii) Would the following people support Voltaire’s ideas? Explain your answer with reference to the Source and using your own knowledge. (4 marks) « Absolute rulers: No. Absolute culers had complete power over government and od the m: th yuld i marks) ow © Clergy: No: If there was politcal and religious freedom and equality their special rights would be abolished, (2 marks) . Marks for this section: AOG cocsionc aartea 3 — Multiple Choice Questions, Short-answer Question Instructions: ‘© Complete the following exercise after studying p.55-56 in the textbook, ‘© Multiple Choice Questions: Write the letters in the boxes provided. 1 mark for each correct answer. ‘¢ Hint for the Short Answer Question: No representation in the British Parliament. Topic: The American Revolution (Causes of the Revolution) 1, After defeating which country in the Seven Years' War did Britain dominate North America? A. Russia B. France C. Portugal D. Prussia 2. Which of the following trade policies was not carried out by Britain in the Thirteen Colonies? A. The Thirteen Colonies could only sell their goods to Britain. B. The Thirteen Colonies had to use British ships to transport goods. C. The Thirteen Colonies could not sell their goods to other British colonies. D, The Thirteen Colonies could not produce similar goods to those exported by Britain. 3. Which of the following was the reason for the Thirteen Colonies to refuse Di to pay taxes to Britain? A, Britain stationed troops in North America. B. Britain appointed governors to rule the Thirteen Colonies. C. Britain did not allow the colonies to set up local councils. D. The Thirteen Colonies did not have representation in the British Parliament. 4, Short Answer Question: How did taxation problems worsen the relations between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies by 17672 (6 marks) Starting from 1764, the British government passed several acts to tax vasious goods in the ‘Thisteen Colonies. The taxes were to pay for the Seven Years' War and the cost of keeping the British army in North America. murs) The colonists strongly opposed these taxes. They believed that they should not have to pay taxes because they did not have representation in the British Parliament. Relations between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies worsened, (3 marks) Marks for this section: __/9G cocsionc aartea 4 — Data-based Question Instructions: ‘© Complete the following exercise after studying p.59-61 in the textbook. ¢ Hint for Question 2: Change in the attitude of the North American colonists (from ‘loyalty to the British king’ to ‘independence from Britain’). The American Revolution (Course of the Revolution) OMe) Cero aE eu UC) have our own country now. SoursAntell pointing showing Nor Americe ef he proclomlon of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776 1, Identify the British king in the Source. Why did the North American colonists pull down his statue? Explain your answer with reference to the Source, (1+! marks) The British king in the Source was......... George Hl The North American colonists believed they were independent from Britain. Therefore, they pulled down the statue of the British king, which was the symbol of an Absolute rule 2. Why did the incident mentioned in the cartoon happen in 1776? Explain your answer with relevant historical facts between 1775 and 1776. (6 marks} ‘The American Revolution started in April, 17° (mark) Ta Jawary 1 called Common Sense. He explained the crimes of Britain and advantages of independence for the Thirteen Colonies. Common Sense changed the attitude of many colonists. They supported ‘independence from Brita rath Declaration of Independence and declared themselves to be independent from Britain, as shown in the oil painting, (marks) Marks for this section: _/8gi Cowiprenensive Exerelsa 1 — Revision and Fill in the Blanks BTS OUT OR UE TL By 1733, Britain had set up thirteen colonies along the East Coast of North America. CCR ER TTT + Postwar problems + Promulgation and amendment of the Constitution of the United States SCRE * Spread of revolutionary ideas © Model of... berty and democracy * Influence of the 1 mark for each correct answer Pa RUC UC and economic discontent: in tightened its control over the Thirteen Colonies after the £ = The Thirteen Colonies believed that the trade policies of Britain were unfair ~ The Thirteen Colonies believed they should not, have to pay taxes because they did not have representation in the ..... British Paskameat, Enlightenment BULL * Pre-war crises: ~ The Boston Massacre - The... Boston Tea Party ~ The First Continental Congress * Development of the Revolution: = The start of the Revolution: Outbreak of the war at... ~ The Second Continental Congress ~ The proclamation of the Declaration of Independence = From a local war to an international war The end of the Revolution and the signing, of the... Treaty of Paris Marks for this section: 9¢ Comnprehancive Exaraise 2 — taentifcation Instructions: ‘© Identify the people who made the following statements. Write the letters in the boxes provided. 1 mark for each correct answer. 1. "Iwas a famous absolute French monarch. | was called the 'Sun King’.” A. George III B. Ivan IV C. Louis XIV D. James | 2. "Iwas a British Enlightenment thinker. | proposed the idea of social contract and the right to revolt.” A. Paine B. Rousseau C. Locke D. Voltaire 3. "Iwas an Enlightenment thinker. | drafted the Declaration of Independence. Iwas a revolutionary leader in the American Revolution." A. Locke B. Voltaire C. Jefferson D. Washington 4. "Iwas a French Enlightenment thinker. | proposed that powers should be divided among the three branches of government." A. Locke B. Paine C. Jefferson D. Montesquieu 5. "published a pamphlet called Common Sense. | listed the crimes of Britain and the advantages of the independence for the Thirteen Colonies." A. Locke B, Paine C. Jefferson D. Montesquieu 6. "was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. | was also the first Cl President of the United States." A. Paine B. Lincoln C. Washington D. Jefferson Marks for this seetion: __/6 ADs¢ Comprohancive Exoreice 3 — Data-based Question Instructions: ‘© Study Source A and answer the questions that follow. ‘© Sills: Leam about the background of the American War of Independence; master such skils as understanding the source and making analysis. | Source A: An excerpt about the relations between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies between 1760 and 1770 | Britain stipulated that the Thirteen Colonies could only import tea through the British East India Company. ... As the British East India Company charged very high prices for tea, the colonists ‘smuggled’ cheaper tea from the Netherlands. To prevent smuggling, the British Porliament passed the Townshend Acts to tax the Thirteen Colonies. Tea was also taxed, ... The colonists protested and stated that 'the British Parliament had no right to tax them because they did not have representation in the British Parliament! Foced with continuous protests from the colorist, most items inthe Townshend Acts were repealed in 1770. Only the fea tox (three pence per pound) was kept. in the Thirteen 1. (a) According to Source A, what tea trade policy was introduced by Britai Colonies? (1 mark) (b) ned policy? (2 marks) ‘The colonists ‘smuggled! cheaper tea from the Netherlands as the price of imported tea through the Company was very high. ° 2. According to Source A, what argument was used by the Thirteen Colonies to oppose the Townshend Acts? (2 marks) ‘The British Parliament had no right to tax them as they did not have representation in the British Parliament. 3. "Britain made concession with respect to the Townshend Acts. This sin’: Were the Townshend! solved the trade problems between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies." be Se ee Explain whether this view is correct with reference to Source A and Ty aaah edge ea using your own knowledge. (6 marks) level of vical") © Isthe view correct: No. (mr) * Clues from the Source: Tovnshend Acts were repealed in 1770. Only the tea tax was kept. (2 marks) © Your own knowledge: 98 the Tamshond Acts were not completely epee the colonists were very discontented. In December 1773, some colonists boarded British merchant ships docked at Boston and threw cargoes of tea into the sea to show their anger. It showed that the trade problems etween Britain and the Thirteen Colonies had not been solved. ‘They even contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution. (3 marks) “20 w Marks for this section: Agf Camprctnsive uaeise 4 — Data-based Question Instructions: © Study Source B and answer the questions that follow. ‘© Sills: Leam about the Constitution of the United States; master such skills as understanding the source and making analysis. | Source B: Important content of the Constitution of the United States | © Ensure the rights to life, property, petition and a fair trial of the people. «Ensure the Freedom of speech, press, assembly ond religion of the people. © A federal republican system is adopted. The federal government leads the slates. The sttes enjoy | consideroble independence. The federal government handles diplomacy, foreign trade, taxation and currency. Powers ofthe federal government are divided between the legislature, the executive ond the ju Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It is responsible for the laws issuing. The President is elected by the people and responsible for enforcing laws. The Supreme Court interprets laws. 1, What were the political changes in the United States before and after independence? Explain your answer with reference to Source B and using your own knowledge. (1+! marks) . It was ruled by British governors. * Before independence: It was a * After independence: It became a republic and adopteda.,...{@deral republican system, 2. What main ideas of the following Enlightenment thinkers are ins: Inborn righ and freedoms the reflected in the Constitution of the United States? Explain cor tion shares the power to rule; your answer with reference to Source B and using your own SS knowledge. (6 marks) (level of dificulty:* >) * Locke and Rousseau: They proposed ‘natural rights’. People were protected by the government, and enjoyed inborn rights and freedom; The Constitution of the United States states that people enjoy the rights to life and property, and the freedom of speech and religion. «Voltaire: He proposed the right to freedom and constitutional government, There should be a constitution to limit the power of the ruler. The Constitution of the United States stipulates that the government should rule according to the principle of the 'separation of powers’ to prevent absolute at people en He suggested that powers should be divided among the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch, The federal and state governments of the United States adopt the principle of the separation of powers. The Congress issues laws, The President enforces laws, The Supreme Court intexprets laws, (@ mark) “rw Marks for this section: 18ty Cowprehonatve Buaralee 5 — éssay-type Question Instructions: ‘* Answer the following question based on the guidelines given. (15 marks) (Lev! of ifculty: #*-*) "The problem of taxation and matter of right worsened the relations between the Thirteen Colonies and Britain, They led to the outbreak of the American Revolution in the end." Explain this view. © Guidelines: Students should answer this question in two parts. The first part should state how the problem of taxation and matter of right worsened the relations between the Thirteen Colonies and Britain. The second part should state how the matter of right led to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Part I: How the problem of taxation and matter of right worsened the relations. between the Thirteen Colonies and Britain: * State that the Thirteen Colonies were discontented with taxation and the matter of right; * State how strong the attitude of Britain further worsened their relations. Paragraph 1: Starting from 1764, the British government passed several acts to tax various goods in the Thirteen Colonies. The colonists strongly opposed these taxes. They believed that they should not have to pay ses because they did not have representation in the British Parliament This worsened the relations between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies. the Paragraph 2: The British government was unwilling to abolish the tea ta: i The colonists grew increasingly upset. Finally, the problem of taxation led to the. Boston Tea Part in 1773. After this incident, aimed at controlling Massachusetts and tightening its control over all the North American colonies. The colonists believed that the acts violated their rights. Therefore, they called these acts the Intolerable Acts. Theie relations fusther worsened, Part I: How the matter of right led to the outbreak of the American Revolution: + State the demands made by the representatives of the Thirteen Colonies at the First Continental Congress; “Aw* State how the responses of Britain in 1775 led to the outbreak of the American Revolution in the end. Paragraph 1: Representatives from rvelve colonies held the First Continental Congres in Philadelphia in al to the British king, Nevertheless, they demanded that Britain should abolish the were loy: Intolerable Acts and give them equal sights to other British people. ‘They agreed to boycott British goods unless their demands were accepted. Paragraph 2: 18 February 1775, Britain decided to restore order in Massachusetts by force. In Apt fighting between British troops and a colonist militia broke out at Lexington and Concord, ‘They decided to fight for their rights and freedom. The American Revolution started, Conclusion: To sum up, stating from 1764, the problem of taxation and matter of right worsened Betas eect ea Penne cae ynded strongly. ‘The American Revolution broke out in the end. CE) STS Good understanding of the question (Maximum marks: 5) Effective use of correct and relevant istorical information (Maximum marks: 5) Clear and coherent presentation (Maximum marks: 5) Total marks and comments “A wsy~