American Revolution Countdown Day 3

Let’s think back….. Britain sets up the 13 colonies (mercantilism) The 13 colonies largely govern themselves and develop a unique identity separate from Britain. 13 Colonies are here Britain is way over there!

Videos Schoolhouse Rock Fight for our Rights! Too Late to Apologize We're in a Revolution! King George: I Miss You! American Revolution Rap

Events Leading up to the Revolution French and Indian War (1754-1763) Albany Plan of Union: “colonies must unite!” but plan fails Proclamation of 1763 Sugar Act Stamp Act Townshend Acts

Events Leading up to the Revolution Tea Act Boston Massacre Intolerable Acts Quartering Act

How do the Colonists Respond? Organize Sons of Liberty under Samuel Adams Boycott British goods Tar and feather British soldiers and tax agents Smuggle (ex. rum) Thomas Paine’s Common Sense “No Taxation Without Representation!” Committees of correspondence Boston Tea Party

Writing the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson July 4, 1776 “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.” Asserts that the 13 colonies are now their own country Refers to John Locke’s idea that if a government fails, the people have the right to form a new government Lists grievances (complaints) against King George III

American Revolution Battles Battle of Lexington and Concord Opening battles (Paul Revere’s ride) Battle of Saratoga Turning point because the French start sending aid to the Patriots Winter at Valley Forge Washington keeps his troops’ morale high despite bitter cold and starvation. Battle of Yorktown British surrender to Patriot George Washington Treaty of Paris signed in 1783 Schoolhouse Rock #2

Significance of the American Revolution We become a brand new country Strong leadership under George Washington Testament to our American spirit of patriotism, perseverance, and determination We beat the world’s best military Now, how to run a successful country (Early Republic)???

Extra Resources Revolution Slot Machine Game http://www.dynanotes.com/games/8C_RevolutionarySM.swf Quizlet game http://quizlet.com/16419136/american-revolution-flash-cards/ http://quizlet.com/4989332/american-revolution-flash-cards-flash-cards/ PBS Road to Revolution Game http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/road.html Jeopardy Style Review Game http://www.quia.com/cb/455655.html Hangman http://www.quia.com/hm/516753.html