THE REVOLUTION!!!! OHHHH YEAHHHH!

F.O.A. (Bellwork) “Give me liberty or give me death.” – Patrick Henry Tell me what this quote means with a one-sentence answer.

Tomorrow In 2008, 58 percent of registered American voters actually voted. What would the founding fathers think of this?

After the Acts... First Continental Congress Representatives from each of the 13 colonies (except GA) met in Philadelphia (Oct 1774) Some wanted violence (VA), but others were seeking peace with Britain (PA, NY) Compromised and wrote the Declaration of Rights (life, liberty, property, yadayadayada); sent it King George of England Patriots

Revere’s Ride

The Story British looking to attack Concord, MA to take over a weapons stock Revere, a Patriot spy, hears about it and decides to help alert the colonial militia Small, local fighting force of citizens “One if by land, two if by sea.” William Dawes also rides; Revere gets captured

Liberty’s Kids Watch Liberty’s Kids and write down two things you notice.

F.O.A. (Bellwork) What happened at the First Continental Congress? What happened at the Midnight Ride?

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EQs What were some of the major battles of the American Revolution? (8.5 spi 4) What battles, allies, resources, leaders, etc. would you include in a diagram about the Revolutionary War?

Lexington & Concord First fighting happened in Lexington, MA Small exchange of gunfire; British win this one very easily Colonial troops retreat to Concord, MA and prepare to fight British Redcoats were an easy target British forced to retreat back to Boston

Second Continental Congress Meets in May, 1775 Still divided, but willing to compromise Created the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its leader Olive Branch Petition Last attempt at peace with King George

Battle of Bunker Hill Bunker Hill (June, 1775) Colonial troops attack from the top of a large hill; British troops are forced to retreat twice Redcoats eventually win, but lose twice as many men as the colonists Proved the colonists could fight with the British

Assignment Do questions 1-4 all parts on page 116. This assignment is due when you enter class on Thursday.

DECLARING INDEPENDENCE (almost) Thomas Paine & Common Sense 1776 Englishman Challenged the idea of rule by monarch Claimed citizens should make the laws; against tyranny

The Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776)

Written by Thomas Jefferson Three major parts Part 1 argues that all people have unalienable rights (rights that cannot be taken away) “Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness” Raises the question of slavery Part 2 protests the unfair taxes and housing of troops in America Part 3 argues that the colonies have the right to break from England Enlightenment idea of “social contract”

You gotta pick a side... Patriots were considered to be traitors Those who opposed the new Dec. of Independence were called Loyalists or Tories Both sides began recruiting Indians to fight; most sided with Britain

3 Groups left out... Women Slaves Indians The DOI says nothing about the rights of these groups.

Other battles... Trenton Continental Army is in danger of completely falling apart; needs a big-time victory Washington launches a surprise attack on German mercenaries at Trenton, NJ Victory at Trenton inspires more colonists to enlist in the army

Saratoga The British respond to Trenton by attempting to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies; Generals Howe and Burgoyne (Redcoats) to attack from north and south to take New York Doesn’t work; Colonists take 8,000 prisoners

Help from Europe France Marquis de Lafayette Spain Holland

Strengths and Weaknesses Colonial Forces Strengths -Fought for a cause they believed in -Got help from European nations (France & Spain) Weaknesses -Untrained, poorly equipped soldiers -Small navy British Forces Strengths -Well-trained, well-equipped soldiers -Large, powerful navy Weaknesses -Had to cross the Atlantic Ocean -Used mercenaries as soldiers

Valley Forge (Winter, 1777) Thousands of Patriot soldiers die at Valley Forge, PA during the winter. Somehow, the Patriot army becomes stronger and tighter

Fighting in the South Fighting in the southern colonies was extremely brutal Redcoat soldiers not only fought soldiers but also destroyed crops, lands, and animals as they moved across the South The fall of Georgia and South Carolina to the Redcoats forced the Southern Patriots to fight a new way

Guerilla Warfare Swift hit-and-run tactics attacks that avoided large battles in open fields Francis Marion aka “Swamp Fox”

Final Battle Yorktown Washington combined forces with the French to surround the British general Lord Cornwallis CORNWALLIS MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE

Fighting at Yorktown continues for months French ships prevented the British from receiving supplies by water Oct. 19, 1781 Cornwallis surrenders British loss at Yorktown signals the end of the Revolutionary War.

Treaty of Paris, 1783 The British finally recognize the United States of America as an independent nation Borders of North America redrawn