American Revolution By: Mr. Hunter

Paul Revere 1. What do you think he was doing in this picture?

Place these events in sequential order. Boston Tea Party Continental Army was formed with George Washington as its leader as proposed by the Second Continental Congress. Minutemen prepared for battle. The First Continental Congress met. One single shot caused the battle of Lexington. Patrick Henry gave his famous speech. The Declaration of Independence was written.

So…. Boston Tea Party The First Continental Congress met.

First Continental Congress to discuss their response to the British "Intolerable Acts" and their relationship with Britain how to assert their rights with the British government. (They wanted to appear as united colonies in their reply to Britain.) The purpose of the First Continental Congress was not to seek independence from Britain.

Objectives of The First Continental Congress to compose a statement of colonial rights to identify British parliaments violation of those rights to provide a plan that would convince Britain to restore those rights.

Minutemen prepared for battle.

Minutemen a name given to members of the militia, who vowed to be ready for battle in a minute's notice

Patrick Henry Gives His Famous Speech

Paul Revere Paul Revere warns that the British Redcoats are headed to Lexington and Concord. Paul Revere soon became interested in the issue of American liberty. He received lots of attention from political cartoons he drew. Paul Revere was a member of the "Sons of Liberty." On December 16, 1773, he took part in the Boston Tea Party.

Battle of Lexington

Battle of Lexington About 700 British soldiers were ordered to capture military supplies that were reportedly stored by the Massachusetts militia at Concord. The Patriot colonists had received intelligence weeks before the expedition which warned of an impending British search. At this, the colonists moved nearly all the supplies to safety. They had also received details about British plans on the night before the battle, and information was rapidly supplied to the militia.

The shot heard round the world… Continental army was formed with George Washington as its leader as proposed by the second continental congress.

Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence explained why the colonies decided to separate from Britain and what rights the newly independent states now held.

Declaration of Independence It was signed on August 2, 1776 by 55 representatives. Signer legends

Fighting Spreads British took over New York City, which discouraged Washington and American troops Thomas Paine gave them consolation.

Thomas Payne “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”

The tide turns… Describe what happened with the Hessians. What caused the turning point in the Revolutionary War?

George Rogers Clark “Go on with your dance. But remember that henceforth you dance under the American flag.” He captured several British forts and gave Americans control of land east of the Mississippi River and west of the Appalachians.

British Victories Britain began to attack in the south at Savannah, Georgia and Charles Town, SC.

Lord Cornwalis Cornwalis was in charge of attacking the south. He delayed taking action, which allowed Patriots to take advantage of the British.

Guilford Courthouse Why was the battle at Guilford Courthouse significant?

How was each connected to the war? William Howe Richard Caswell Thomas Paine Hessians George Roger Clark John Paul Jones Lord Charles Cornwalis Nathanael Greene

The End of the War…. Why was Cornwallis’s decision to camp at Yorktown a mistake? What strengths helped the Americans to win? What weaknesses contributed to the British defeat? What was the Treaty of Paris/ Why were the terms of the treaty favorable to the United States?

Cornwalis Escape could be, and was, cut off by land and sea. This was his mistake

American Strengths Defending homes Knew geography Washington’s strong leadership skills Skill at surprise attacks French support

British Weaknesses Unfamiliarity with geography Distance from supplies Low morale Inexperience in guerilla-style fighting Some poor leaders Overconfidence Failure to see strong support for Patriots

Minuteman Revolution Loyalist Patriot Continental Congress Declaration of Independence Hessian George Rogers Clark Lord Charles Cornwallis Partisan Nathanael Greene Yorktown Treaty of Paris Halifax Resolves