1. COS Standard 3
Trace the chronology of events leading to the American Revolution including the French and Indian War, passage of the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, passage of the Intolerable Acts, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the publican of Common Sense and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

2. Explaining the role of key revolutionary leaders, including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Crispus Attucks, and Marquis de Lafayette as well as explaining the significance of revolutionary battles, including Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown
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3. George Washington
Fought in the French and Indian War as well as the American Revolution
2nd Continental Congress appoints Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
Revolutionary War:
His troops were poorly trained and lacked food, ammunition and other supplies
Mount Vernon- name of his home/farm

4. Mount Vernon

5. John Adams Lawyer from Massachusetts
Helps write the Declaration of Independence
The purpose of government is, “the greatest quantity of human happiness
Helped draft the Treaty of Paris1783
Diplomat to France and Holland
2nd President of the U.S.

6. Thomas Jefferson Governor of Virginia during the American Revolution
Central role in drafting the Declaration of Independence
Served as a diplomat to France
First secretary of state, 2nd Vice President, 3rd President

7. Patrick Henry Virginia lawyer and politician Governor of Virginia
Led opposition to the Stamp Act of 1765 and Townshend Acts
“Give me liberty or give me death.”-Speech to the Virginia Assembly
Opposed the Constitution as a threat to the liberties of the people and the rights of the states

8. Samuel Adams Second cousin to John Adams
Organizer of the Boston Sons of Liberty
Coordinated Boston’s resistance to the Tea Act
Actively protests and boycotts

9. Paul Revere Artesian- Silversmith Apart of the Boston Tea Party
Along with William Dawes, warned the colonists that the British were coming to Lexington-1775

10. Crispus Attucks Sailor First colonist who died in the Boston Massacre
Revolutionary Martyr

11. Marquis de Lafayette
French commander who helped Washington’s troops train at Valley Forge
Increase morale and discipline in American troops
Valley Forge: camp for soldiers during harsh winter (1777)

12. Loyalists and Patriots
Loyalists were people who were loyal to the kings of England, wanted British laws upheld
Examples: government officials, prominent merchants, landowners and some farmers
Also known as Tories
Patriots thought the British were tyrants
Also known as Whigs
Examples: artisans, farmers, merchants, planters, lawyers and urban workers.
Some Americans did not support either

13. Battle of Bunker Hill June 17th, 1775
British wanted to keep control of Boston for its valuable sea ports
Fighting took place on Breeds Hill
Lacked ammunition
Untrained colonists stood up against Britain
William Prescott said “Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes.”
British win but with heavy causalities
Morale booster of American rebels

14. Battle of Bunker Hill

15. Battle of Trenton December 25, 1776
Surrounds group of Hessian mercenaries located across the Delaware River occupying the city of Trenton
Hessians- German soldiers paid by the British government to fight
Before- Washington’s troops were tired, weary, and ready to give up with a cold winter setting in
After- An American victory rejuvenated Washington's forces at a much needed time

16. Battle of Trenton

17. Battle of Trenton

18. Battles of Saratoga 1777, New York
General Burgoyne (British) wanted to divide the colonies in half along the Hudson River
Splits his army in half
The Battle of Freeman’s Farm (First battle of Saratoga) Sept. 19,1777/ British suffer 600 casualties
The Battle of Bemis Heights- Oct. 7, 1777 Americans retreated from Freeman’s farm to Bemis Heights were the British would loose having nearly 600 casualties
Turning point of the American Revolution
Improves American Morale
Convinces France to aid America with troops and supplies needed to defeat the British

19. Battle of Saratoga

20. Battle of Yorktown
1781
Articles of Capitulation- surrender of the British to American forces.
Last major battle of the American Revolution
American and French troops surround Yorktown
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington
Leads to the Treaty of Paris 1783

21. Battle of Yorktown

22. Treaty of Paris 1783 Treaty that ended the American Revolution
September 3, 1783
Britain must recognize US as a new nation with the Mississippi River as the western border
Britain gave Florida to Spain
France receives colonies in Africa and the Caribbean