The Call for Independence!

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The Call for Independence! Chapter 4

Review First Continental Congress Minutemen Patriots and Loyalists Lexington and Concord Paul Revere’s Ride Second Continental Congress

Bunker Hill 1st full scale battle of the revolution British land reinforcements in Boston Seize the hills north of the city The militia were warned and act first They dug in on Breed’s Hill near Bunker Hill B/g building a fort at the top British try to recapture city using uphill assault Dumb idea!!!  wearing heavy packs, wool uniforms, very hot

Bunker Hill American commander William Prescott “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.” Colonists were forced to retreat only after running out of ammo! Bunker Hill Built American confidence and hope Showed colonial militia it could stand up to one of the world’s most feared armies

Last Try for Peace Olive Branch Petition – July 1775 Sent by Continental Congress to King George III Stated… Colonies still loyal to the king Asked the king to call off hostilities until the situation could be worked out peacefully

King Responds King refused to look at it the Olive Branch Petition August 22, 1775 – King issues the Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition Said the colonies were now “open and avowed enemies” It is full scale war now!!!

Common Sense “Common Sense” Within months, most colonists agreed A political pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 Suggests colonists fight not to have taxes repealed, but for independence! (Treason!) Within months, most colonists agreed The war takes on new meaning

The Declaration of Independence Issued by the Continental Congress Written by Thomas Jefferson Submitted by a committee composed of … John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston Letter written to King George III declaring the colonies were now the United States of America

The Four Parts… Preamble Natural Rights List of Grievances Why they are writing the letter Natural Rights That people have rights that shouldn’t be abused by govt. List of Grievances Colonists complaints against the British gov’t Resolution of Independence Declares colonies free and independent Signers of the Declaration Representatives of the American people

Images of the Declaration

Signatures of “Treason”