American Revolution A revolution is when the people rise up and fight for their rights against the government. The American revolution was in 1775 it was a war between the American people and the English Government who ruled them. The American people wanted to rule themselves.

Introduction England ruled 13 American colonies (Red).

Reasons American was not happy with English Rule. The Americans did not want a foreign king ruling them from 3,000 miles away. The Americans had to pay taxes to the English government. The Americans were not represented in the English government and so had no say in the laws of their own country.

More reasons A new way of thinking call Enlightenment Enlightenment was the belief that power should come from the people not from the kings and queens. Enlightenment made people want to rule themselves. They didn’t want the king of England telling them what to do and how to live.

Important American People Thomas Jefferson John Adams Benjamn Franklin These men all believed that American people should make laws for themselves.

African American Slaves About half a million Americans had no hope of a better life and this was because they were slaves. Captured in Africa and sold as slaves to white Americans who needed labourers to farm their land. They received no pay and could be bought and sold like property

French and Indian Wars 1756-1763 the British and French fought each other in the worldwide conflict known as the seven years war. In American it became known as the French and Indian wars. The Colonists won and began to wonder if they needed British Assistance at all, they began to feel very American.

Taxation without representation The British Government decided that the Colonists should be taxed to help pay for the cost of the Army. The Stamp Act taxed Legal Documents, Wills etc The Quartering Act taxed the colonists for the upkeep of British troops in America.

Declaratory Act In 1776 the British Government passed the Declaratory Act. In it they declared that they had the right to make whatever laws they wanted for Americans. How do you think the Colonists felt about this?

Questions? How much do you know? Explain the Stamp Act? What was the outcome of the French and Indian Wars? If the Colonists did not want taxation without representation, what did they want? How did the British react to the Colonists Objections?

Boston Place of the Revolution Boston was a wealthy Port with a population of over 16,000, mostly British soldiers also known as Redcoats. Relations between Soldiers and citizens were bad as the people of Boston felt that the Redcoats were taking their jobs.

The Boston Massacre. Which side do you think the Picture Favours? Why?

The Boston Tea Party Americans had become Rich by smuggling tea In 1773 English ships arrived with taxed tea. Colonists disguised as Indians through all the tea over board

British Reaction King George was furious and as a punishment he closed the port and reduced the power of the Assembly.

Questions, How much do you know? What was the Boston Massacre? Why did the Boston Tea Party Happen? How did the British Government react? Are you smarter than a ten year old????

Colonial Philadelphia

The South New England The Middle Colonies 13 Colonies Map

Climate & Resources Warm climate & good soil – ideal for plantation crops like indigo, rice, corn, and tobacco. As # of plantations grew, they became self-sufficient, so very few large cities developed in the South.

The People “Planter Class” Became wealthy off of the cash crops they grew Dominated all aspects of Southern life Viewed themselves as nobility. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson & George Mason

The Need For Slavery Plantations had difficulties finding the necessary labor to run a plantation. Many indentured servants were leaving plantations. Turned to slave labor. Africans already established as reliable slaves – so planters started to use them. Kept under control with strict slave codes.

Colonies throughout the South started for radically different reasons: Government Colonies throughout the South started for radically different reasons: Maryland – George Calvert (tobacco production to offset his losses in NE) Carolinas – Ruled by 8 “Lord’s Proprietors” and settled by British colony from Barbados Georgia – refuge for debtors Virginia – haven for some English convicts, and others hoped to make their fortunes

The Story of The Carolinas Carolinas settled privately by 8 “Lord’s Proprietors” Carolinas frequently clashed with Native tribes Colonists overthrew Carolina colony after proprietors refused to defend Charleston against Spanish attack Later, Carolinas became too large to govern – split in 1712

Conclusion The diversity of the 13 colonies offered a great deal of economic possibilities to the British Empire. It also gave the 13 colonies the wealth needed to start becoming a country.

CLOSURE The “Triangular Trade” is a term used to describe the movement of goods between Western Europe, West Africa, and A Central Asia. B the Americas. C Australia. D the Middle East. The Mayflower Compact (1620) was significant in the political development of the American colonies because it introduced the principle of A self-government. B separation of powers. C freedom of expression. D federalism.