1. September 25, 2012 Tuesday
BELLWORK: How is taking risks related to change? How is this connected to the Declaration of Independence? Be sure to explain your answer.
OBJECTIVES: SWBAT understand the events which lead the American colonists to revolt against Great Britain.
AGENDA:
1. Chapter 2 – Section 2 Guided Notes
2. Declaration of Independence
A. Read Document
B. Fill out analysis worksheet

2. The Divorce from Britain
Chapter 2 – Section 2
The Divorce from Britain

3. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
King George III took the throne in Great Britain in 1760.
He believed in having more control over the American Colonies.
He began the Stamp Act in 1765, this didn’t make the Colonists happy!
The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773.

4. Boston Tea Party

5. Enough is Enough!
The Colonists held the First Continental Congress in 1774 to discuss their issues with King George III.
April 19th, 1775 The Battle of Lexington and Concorde began.
On May 10th, 1775 the Second Continental Congress was held to once again discuss issues with Great Britain.

6. Revolutionary War Begins!

7. Rise to Power
George Washington was named the leader of the military by the President of the Continental Congress: John Hancock

8. Bye Bye King!
Any chance of a compromise ended when the colonies declared independence and formed a new nation, the United States of America on July 4, 1776.

9. Victory!
The Revolutionary War ends in 1783 When the Paris Peace Treaty was signed.
America was now a free and independent nation!