1. These two accounts relate to the firing of the first shots of the American Revolution at Lexington, Massachusetts. Based on these accounts, what conclusion can be drawn? (Citi 21A) a. American militia men fired the first shots at Lexington. b. The British fired the first shots of the American Revolution. c. Secondary sources are more accurate than primary sources. d. The point of view of the writer may lead to some bias in the account.

1. Olive Branch Petition The Congress asked the king to restore harmony between Britain and the colonies King rejected the petition AND added more punishments to colonies

2. The Battle of Bunker Hill The First Battle of the Revolution “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” – Colonel Williams Prescott 1. Olive Branch Petition The Congress asked the king to restore harmony between Britain and the colonies King rejected the petition AND added more punishments to colonies

3. Second Continental Congress 2. The Battle of Bunker Hill The First Battle of the Revolution “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” – Colonel Williams Prescott 3. Second Continental Congress Agreed to form the Continental Army led by George Washington Agreed to print paper money to pay troops

Explain each of these four illustrations.

“Give me liberty or give me death” The Proclamation of 1763 1764 - The Sugar Act 1765 - In March, the Stamp Act 1765 Quartering Act March 5, 1770 – The Boston Massacre 1767 - In June, The English Parliament passes the Townshend Acts "If this be treason, make the most of it.“ 1765 Patrick Henry 1773 - May 10, the Tea Act 1773- Boston Tea Party 1774 Intolerable Acts “Give me liberty or give me death” Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! --A portion of Patrick Henry’s speech in the House of Burgesses March 23, 1775. 1. This quote was used to influence colonists to… A. Participate in the Boston Tea Party B. Protest the Townshend Acts C. Fight for independence from England D. Boycott British goods

John Locke No one can force men to form a government; they have to agree to create a social contract. This civil government is only formed by the consent of governed. all men are equal to one another because they were created as such by God. They are to seek the preservation of mankind and refrain from interfering with other men’s life, liberty, and possessions. When the ruler(s) of a commonwealth violates the law of nature and no longer seeks to preserve the public good, then the people have the right to rise up against him. A. John Locke’s Ideas about Government Government is a social contract Government gets its Power from the people Government protects the Rights of the people People have a right to overthrow an oppressive government

A. John Locke’s Ideas about Government Government is a social contract Government gets its Power from the people Government protects the Rights of the people People have a right to overthrow an oppressive government B. Thomas Paine Wrote “Common Sense” to convince many Americans that the split with Britain was necessary.

Negotiate an end to the conflict with England 2. In this statement, what does Paine suggested that the American colonies do?   Negotiate an end to the conflict with England Form an alliance with England Declare independence from England Boycott goods from England

John Locke’s Ideas about Government Government is a social contract Government gets its Power from the people Government protects the Rights of the people People have a right to overthrow an oppressive government John Locke’s Ideas about Government Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” We need to break-up with Great Britain (Cause they are not that Great)

The Declaration of Independence John Locke’s Ideas about Government Government is a social contract consent of governed (Power from the people) Preserve the Rights of men People have a right to overthrow an oppressive government The Declaration of Independence

John Locke’s Ideas about Government social contract consent of governed (Power from the people) Preserve the Rights of men People have a right to overthrow an oppressive government The Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson; July 4, 1776 Based on John Locke’s idea that government is a Social Contract 1. Purpose a. To explain to the world why the 13 Colonies wanted to be Independent from Great Britain When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

All men are created equal The Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson; July 4, 1776 Based on John Locke’s idea that government is a Social Contract 1. Purpose a. To explain to the world why the 13 Colonies wanted to be Independent from Great Britain 2. Ideas about Rights All men are created equal Humans are born with unalienable rights, these include Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

3. Ideas about Government The Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson; July 4, 1776 Based on John Locke’s idea that government is a Social Contract 1. Purpose To explain to the world why the 13 Colonies wanted to be Independent from Great Britain 2. Ideas about Rights All men are created equal Humans are born with unalienable rights, these include Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness 3. Ideas about Government Governments are formed to protect the rights of the people. People vote to give consent to the government (Power comes from the people) People have the right to overthrow a government that oppresses them. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government,

4. Grievances (Complaints) against King George III The Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson; July 4, 1776 Based on John Locke’s idea that government is a Social Contract 1. Purpose To explain to the world why the 13 Colonies wanted to be Independent from Great Britain 2. Ideas about Rights All men are created equal Humans are born with unalienable rights, these include Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness 3. Ideas about Government Governments are formed to protect the rights of the people. People vote to give consent to the government (Power comes from the people) People have the right to overthrow a government that oppresses them. 4. Grievances (Complaints) against King George III a. Housing soldiers in our homes. (Quartering Act) b. Taxation without representation. (Sugar, Stamp, Townshend and Tea Acts) c. Limited our trade. (Navigation Act) (Mercantilism) d. Abolishing Self-Government (Intolerable Acts) e. Denied colonist Trial by Jury. (Intolerable Acts)

What is the correlation between these men. John Locke Thomas Paine

A. protect the rights of individuals 1. According to the Declaration of Independence, the main purpose of government is to - A. protect the rights of individuals B. provide strong military leadership C. protect a nation from foreign invasions D. ensure the stability of a country’s economy 2. The main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence was to – (Hist 4C) A. declare war on Great Britain B. force Spain to support the Revolutionary War C. convince Great Britain to abolish slavery D. state the colonists’ reasons for separating from Great Britain. 3. The authors of the Declaration of Independence used the phrase "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." This phase was used to identify-- (Citi 19A)   unalienable rights legal rights states’ rights economic rights

4. Which document included the idea first suggested by John Locke that people have a right to overthrow a government that oppresses them? (Citi 20A)   Mayflower Compact Declaration of Independence Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Proclamation of 1763 5. The principles of government that Thomas Jefferson included in the Declaration of Independence were most influenced by (Citi 20A) John Locke’s social contract theory Cotton Mather’s sermons on religion King George’s belief in divine right William Penn’s views on religious tolerance

Written by Thomas Jefferson; July 4, 1776 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE   PURPOSE IDEAS ABOUT RIGHTS 1.    2. IDEAS ABOUT GOVERNMENT   2.   3. GRIEVANCES AGAINST GEORGE III 3. 4. 5. Written by Thomas Jefferson; July 4, 1776 Based on the ideas of John Locke Purpose Ideas about Rights All men are created equal Humans are born with unalienable rights, these include, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness To explain to the world why the 13 Colonies wanted to be Independent from Great Britain Grievances against King George III Housing soldiers in our homes. Taxation without representation. Limited our trade. Abolishing Self-Government Denied colonist Trial by Jury. Ideas about Government Governments are formed to protect the rights of the people. People vote to give consent to the government (Power comes from the people) People have the right to overthrow a government that oppresses them.