1. Warm Up Tues. Sept. 30th 1.Name three acts that Britain issued to get the colonists to pay for the French & Indian War. - 2.Name the two ideas from John Locke that inspired the Declaration of Independence. -

2. Today we will… Learn about the various roles of Americans and famous Americans in the Revolutionary War, as well as three key battles in the war. Re-examine our 13 colonies quiz… : / Begin Historical Heads Assignment

3. The American Revolution

4. Americans in the Revolution Patriots –Believed in total independence from England –Inspired by Paine and Patrick Henry (“Give me liberty or give me death”) –Fought in George Washington’s army Loyalists (Tories) –Helped the British –Believed taxes were justified Neutrals –Wanted to stay out of the war

5. Advantages & Disadvantages Think think think... Think about it! Americans British

6. Advantages & Disadvantages Think think think... Think about it! Americans British AFighting on home turf DFar away from the front lines AFighting for a cause DPaid soldiers, far from home DUntrained soldiers AHighly skilled generals DLittle/No money APlenty of money

8. War and Victory Lexington and Concord- American “minutemen” fought a brief skirmish with British troops, ‘The Shot Heard Round the World’ Due to Benjamin Franklin’s negotiations and the American victory at Saratoga, the French agreed to join the war against Great Britain. I love the French... And electricity!

9. All I can say is I didn’t mean to start the war, I forgot I had my gun on me. Plaxico Burress

10. After 5 years of fighting, George Washington with help from the French, forced General Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown The British government had grown tired of the war after the French joined. They agreed that Yorktown marked the end of the war. It was fun while it lasted ol’ chap. Shake-a-roo let’s call it a day.

11. Review Which is probably not one of John Locke’s ideas? a.That the government should allow all people the rights of life, liberty and property b.That the king should do what is necessary to maintain order c.That a government’s power resides in its people d.That, when a government doesn’t allow the rights of the people, the people should overthrow the government

12. Why did the British issue the Proclamation of 1763? a.It was too expensive to guard b.They feared Colonists would kill the native-Americans c.They wanted to punish Americans for poor performance in the French and Indian War d.They wanted it for themselves

13. Which was not an item taxed by the British? a.Sugar b.Printed Paper c.Tea d.Tobacco

14. Which was not an American reaction to British policy? a.The Boston Tea Party b.The Great Awakening c.The Boston Massacre d.Formation of 1 st Continental Congress

15. Which group of Americans felt that British taxes were justified? a.Patriots b.Loyalists/Tories c.Neutrals d.Native Americans

16. Which describes Benjamin Franklin’s involvement in the Revolution? a.Led American forces at Lexington and Concord b.Defeated the British at Yorktown c.Attempted to get the French involved against Great Britain d.He had no involvement

17. Now…about that 13 Colonies Quiz… Class Average: 70.8%, 18 correct out of 25 questions You will have the opportunity to improve that score with quiz corrections today. Interims will go out on Monday.

18. Get out a sheet of notebook paper and put your name on it. 1.Look at your scantron. On your notebook paper, write the number of each question you missed. Give yourself 2-3 lines of space per question. 2.Then, re-read the question and answers. 3.In the space, write your new answer AND a thorough explanation. Illustrate your reasoning for the new answer. 4.Return quiz, scantron, & new answer sheet. You may work quietly with a partner.

19. Revolutionary Historical Heads Research him/her. Fill the head outline with drawings, events, quotes, historical significance, personal information, and the perspective of that historical figure. [Due Wed. 10/8] Choose a historical figure from the list below: Margaret Corbin Benjamin Franklin George Washington Patrick Henry Abigail Adams John Adams Thomas Jefferson Crispus Attucks Samuel Adams Ethan Allen Mary Draper John Paul Jones Phillis Wheatley Nathanael Greene John Hancock King George William Frederick