American Revolution Quick CP Version

Warm Up What were the 4 things that Great Britain did after the French and Indian War that began to upset colonists? What were the 4 things that Great Britain did after the French and Indian War that began to upset colonists? What does “no taxation without representation mean”? What does “no taxation without representation mean”? What were 3 taxes or acts that the Brits. put on the colonists? What were 3 taxes or acts that the Brits. put on the colonists? Who wrote the pamphlet “Common Sense” and what did it urge? Who wrote the pamphlet “Common Sense” and what did it urge?

Colonists Divided Not all colonists want to break away from England. Not all colonists want to break away from England. Some want to reconcile (make up). Some want to reconcile (make up). The people that want to separate start to be called Patriots. The people that want to separate start to be called Patriots. The people that want to remain with England are called loyalists. The people that want to remain with England are called loyalists.

Thomas Paine and “Common Sense” Pamphlet urging separation (& not reconciliation) from England. Pamphlet urging separation (& not reconciliation) from England. Sold over 120,000 copies in 1 st 3-months Sold over 120,000 copies in 1 st 3-months

Patrick Henry Says to stay with England is to be enslaved. Says to stay with England is to be enslaved. “Give me Liberty, or give me death!” “Give me Liberty, or give me death!”

The Enlightenment Revolutionary leaders influenced by the ideas of the enlightenment. Revolutionary leaders influenced by the ideas of the enlightenment. Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that stressed natural rights. Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that stressed natural rights. Leaders began to question British rule because they felt that it was infringing (messing with) their natural rights. Leaders began to question British rule because they felt that it was infringing (messing with) their natural rights.

Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson writes the “Declaration of Independence” in Thomas Jefferson writes the “Declaration of Independence” in July 4 July 4 Philadelphia Philadelphia

Many of his ideas come from John Locke. Many of his ideas come from John Locke. 3-part argument: 3-part argument: A. Everybody had Natural rights—”Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. A. Everybody had Natural rights—”Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. B. Purpose of Govt. is to protect Nat. Rights. B. Purpose of Govt. is to protect Nat. Rights. C. Right of people to form new governments if Govt. is not doing its job. C. Right of people to form new governments if Govt. is not doing its job.

Abigail Adams “Remember The Ladies” “Remember The Ladies” Letter to her husband John Adams. Letter to her husband John Adams. Turn to pg. 71 in your book. Turn to pg. 71 in your book.

British Advantages Professional Army Professional Army Best Navy in the world Best Navy in the world 1/3 of the colonists are “loyalists” (Tories) 1/3 of the colonists are “loyalists” (Tories) Slaves and Native Americans will help Slaves and Native Americans will help

Advantages of Americans Fighting for something they believe in. Fighting for something they believe in. Fighting on their home turf. Fighting on their home turf. Leadership of George Washington Leadership of George Washington

Burgoyne’s Surrender at Saratoga

French Help After Saratoga— French form an alliance with America. After Saratoga— French form an alliance with America. Sends navy and troops. Sends navy and troops. Ben Franklin Ben Franklin

Yorktown Washington and French defeat Cornwallis Washington and French defeat Cornwallis. Decisive defeat in the war; End of major fighting. Decisive defeat in the war; End of major fighting. Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ends war. Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ends war.

Why the Americans won They fought a defensive war—avoid big defeat. They fought a defensive war—avoid big defeat. Help from the French Help from the French Brits. Get tired. Brits. Get tired