WU – Make a list of 6 things to answer the following question. What rules do you think are unfair at school?

NOW WHAT??

When you see this symbol copy the slide in your journal.

Population Settlement High population density 1.New England & Middle Colonies 2.Access to waterways (ports & rivers) 3.Large urban (cities) area Low population density 1. Southern Colonies 2. Abundant amount of fertile soil 3. Agrarian (agriculture) economy 4. Plantation system

Warm-up: Read pg. 138 – More About the Boston Tea Party Answer the following question in your journal. Only write the answer. 1.What happened to the Townshend Acts? 2.How many chests of tea were on the ship? 3.What were Boston citizens dressed as? 4.How did KG3 and Parliament respond?

I can list the 6 main causes of the American Revolution

1. Proclamation of 1763

2. Stamp Act

3. Intolerable Acts

4. Mercantilism

5. Lack of representation in Parliament

6. British economic policies

1.Proclamation of 1763 KG3 told colonists they couldn’t settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

2. Stamp Act Placed a tax on almost all printed materials by requiring colonists to have a stamp.

3. Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts) a. closed the port of Boston b. additional troops quartered in colonist homes c. no assemblies d. permitted red coats to stand trial for crimes in Britain

4. Mercantilism A nation’s power is based on wealth.

5. Lack of representation in Parliament You tell me…

6. British economic policies a. After the French and Indian War policies were put in place to pay off war debt. b. Sugar Act – lowered sugar tax to stop colonists from smuggling c. Townshend Act- tax imported goods such as on paper, paint, tea, lead and glass d. Tea Act – allowed the British East India Company to ship tea without paying a tax and sold directly to the shop keepers. (This cut out the merchants)

Boston Tea Party

Warm-up STUDY YOUR JOURNAL!!

Question 5: give me three examples of Unalienable rights? – 1 – 2 – 3 Extra Credit What is the first amendment ?

Vocabulary – Loyalists- These were colonists who were loyal to the British Crown. (p.145) – Patriots- The colonists who favored separating from Britain. (p.145) – Neutrals- Those who remained neutral during the Revolution.

Boston Massacre Shots heard around the world in Engraving by Paul Revere.

John Adams He was a lawyer and politician – Defended British soldiers after the Boston Massacre. He became a member of the Continental Congress – strong supporter of independence

Abigail Adams Abigail Adams: wife of John Adams, serves as his confidant and support while he served in the Continental Congress, when John and others were considering declaration of independence, Abigail remind him to take care of the women. “ Remember the Ladies”

Samuel Adams Contributed to the American Revolution. Organized opposition the Stamp Act. Boston Tea Party

Crispus Attucks First casualty of the American Revolution. Killed during the Boston Massacre.

James Armistead He was a slave in Virginia. Recruited as a Spy for the Continental Army Gained vital information on British Troops

Warm Up If your country called for you to join the military in time of war, would you or not? Explain why. 5minutes

Vocabulary Civil Disobedience- – the process of defying code of conduct or ignoring the policies of the government when civil laws are considered unjust. Negotiate- – to deal or bargain with another or others Grievances- – It is already in your journal

Patrick Henry Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses Spoke out against Stamp Act Served in the Continental Army Famous quote: – “Give me liberty or give me death.”

King George III King of Britain Feared the loss of one colony would lead to others loss of others Maintained a aggressive policy

Benjamin Franklin Helped write the Declaration of Independence Spent most of the Revolution in France. He negotiated the alliance with France and the treaty of Paris 1783

Thomas Paine Propagandist and Journalist Wrote “Common Sense” which persuaded Americans to join the Patriots.

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Thomas Jefferson A Leader during the American Revolution Participated In the Continental Congress Chief writer of the Declaration of Independence

George Washington Surveyor, planter and soldier during French and Indian War Delegate during both Continental Congresses Commander-in-chief of Continental Army Chairman of the Constitutional Convention

Mercy Otis Warren Wife of a Massachusetts Patriot Anonymously wrote propaganda pieces supporting the Patriots’ cause

Wentworth Cheswell Patriot Made all-night ride to warn Boston about the British invasion Fought in the Battle of Saratoga

Bernardo De Galvez Spanish nobleman Became governor of Louisiana in January 1777 Helped Transport supplies for Patriots Defended American Ships in New Orleans.

John Paul Jones Founder of the U.S. Navy Led raids on British vessels during the American Revolution

Haym Salomon Polish immigrant to America Helped fund the Revolution Captured as a Spy by British After escaping he was a broker between the French and American troops.

Founding Fathers GpE GpE

Declaration of Independence Created during the second Continental Congress. Listed Grievances against King George III “All men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights”

Painted by John Trumbull in 1817

Valley Forge Washington took his army to Valley Forge after several defeats. The troops trained and became a professional army. The winter was harsh and men suffered from starvation and frostbite.

Warm-Up Place these events in order: Boston Tea party Townsend Act Stamp Act Intolerable Act

Battle of Saratoga Turning point of the war French join the colonists after this victory – Scale is tipped in favor of Patriots

The Marquis de Lafayette French aristocrat Fought in American Revolution Commanded forces in colonial army. Respected concepts of liberty and freedom.

Articles of Confederation Happened during the second Continental Congress (1776). Created a new form of government, for the independent colonies. One branch of congress. One representative from each of the former colonies.

Battle of Yorktown French Fleet blocks the coast Continental Army surrounds British position Cornwallis surrenders

Treaty of Paris 1783 Independence recognized Boundaries extended: – to Canada in the North – Mississippi River in the West – Florida in the South

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Which patriot had the greatest impact on the Revolution.

Warm- up Tyranny: A government in which a single ruler is vested with absolute power

Lexington and Concord xF4 xF4 First Battles of the War – British try to capture patriot weapons – “Shot heard around the world” ©2012, TESCCC

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