The document summarizes the key factors and events that led to the American Revolution in 3 paragraphs. It discusses the factors that contributed to the colonies' success, including the educated population exposed to Enlightenment ideas. It then outlines the roots of the revolution, including taxes imposed after the French and Indian War and acts like the Stamp Act and Intolerable Acts. Finally, it describes some of the precipitating events like the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the publication of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" that pushed the colonies towards declaring independence.

1. Class Notes 4:1 The American Revolution Modern World History, by Dan McDowell. Teaching Point, ©2004