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Revolutionary War

Cartoon Analysis: 1. What is the title? 2. What object is in the cartoon? 3. What is the message of the cartoon? This is the first political cartoon in American history. Benjamin Franklin created it. Many people during this time believed snakes would come back to life if the pieces were joined. This cartoon was used as part of Franklin's idea of the Albany Plan of Union (a plan to create a council of colonial delegates to help rule the colonies.)

EventDescriptionCauseEffectIllustration Proclamation of 1763 Law that determines the border btwn the colonies and Indian Land (Appalachian Mts) French and Indian War, need to separate and protect colonists from “savages” Quartering Act is passed Sugar Act Taxes on luxury items (wine, silk, molasses, sugar)England needed money to pay for the debt of the French & Indian War Colonists began smuggling taxed items into their homes to avoid paying taxes Quartering Act Law requiring colonists to house and feed British soldiers Soldiers were needed to guard the Proclamation Line Colonists became very angry. Stamp Act Tax on paper goodsEngland needed money to pay debt Term “No Taxation Without Representation!” Townshend Acts Taxes placed on glass, lead, paintMoney was needed to pay for royal salaries in colonies Colonists began boycotting taxed goods Boston Massacre Conflict that led to 5 colonists being killed by British soldiers dubbed a “massacre” Colonists were angry and provoked the soldiers Propaganda circulated in the 13 colonies and made more colonists angry Tea Act Tax on TeaEngland need to moneyTea Parties Intolerable Acts Colonies were placed under military control, ports were closed until colonists paid for damages of the Tea Parties Damages caused by Tea PartiesFirst Continental Congress created to negotiate with England

Declaration of Independence 1. According to the Declaration, what are the three rights give by God to all people? What do you think these rights mean? 2. What does Jefferson say the people should do when the government becomes destructive of their rights? 3. The Declaration of Independence has been called the "birth certificate of the United States." What do you think this statement means?

Declaration of Independence - Purpose: To explain why the colonies are declaring independence -27 Reasons for independence: 1.King George III is a tyrant. (kept armies in colonies, judges serve king) 2.Parliament destroyed the colonists' right to self-rule. (quartering troops, no trial by jury, unfair taxes) 3.The king abandoned the colonists. (burned towns, no protection from Indians, attacking colonists) -England did NOT have consent of the colonists to rule them. -All men have right to LIFE, LIBERTY, and PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

Mecklenburg Resolves 1. Anyone who threatens our rights as men is our enemy. 2. Mecklenburg County citizens are free from England. 3.Mecklenburg County is a self-governing place. 4. They do not have to follow any British laws or obey anyone appointed from Britain. 5. All officers serve the County and will spread peace.

Northern Campaign: Revolutionary War BattleDateLocationLeadersWinnerSignificance New YorkAug 27, 1776 Long Island, Staten Island A: G. Washington B: Howe BritishBritish took control of NY and its ports. Allowed British to bring in troops and supplies to colonies. TrentonDec 26, 1776 New JerseyA: G. Washington B: Rahl America ns Morale booster for losing Americans. Encouraged American soldiers to reenlist. SaratogaOct 7, 1777 New YorkA: G. Washington & H. Gates B: Burgoyne America ns Turning point for Americans. French agree to help the Americans.