1. SSUSH 4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
Explain the language, organization, and intellectual sources of the Declaration of Independence; include the writing of John Locke and Montesquieu, and the role of Thomas Jefferson.

2. Ideological (ideology)
a collection of ideas
unifying system of beliefs, attitudes, and values expressed in a culture. The body of thought and ideas that guides a society.

3. Diplomatic (diplomacy)
negotiation between nations
delicacy: subtly skillful handling of a situation
statesmanship: wisdom in the management of public affairs
A system of formal, regularized communication that allows states to peacefully conduct their business with each other.

4. Sources of the Declaration of Independence

5. Writing of John Locke
English philosopher
Provided insight into morals and forms of government
"The Philosopher of Freedom."
most renowned for his political theory characterized by reason and tolerance; all people were equal and independent

6. Locke
The policy of governmental checks and balances, as delineated in the Constitution of the United States, was set down by Locke, as was the doctrine that revolution in some circumstances is not only a right but an obligation.

7. Writing of Montesquieu
Ideological Co-Founder of the American Constitution along with John Locke

8. Montesquieu: the best government would balance power among three groups of officials. He thought England - which divided power between the king (who enforced laws), Parliament (which made laws), and the judges of the English courts (who interpreted laws) - was a good model of this.
He called the idea of dividing government power into three branches the "separation of powers." That way, the government would avoid placing too much power with one individual or group of individuals.
He wrote, "When the [law making] and [law enforcement] powers are united in the same person... there can be no liberty."
According to Montesquieu, each branch of government could limit the power of the other two branches. No branch of government could threaten the freedom of the people. His ideas about separation of powers became the basis for the United States Constitution.

9. Role of Thomas Jefferson
Given credit for the Declaration Independence.
Delegate from VA who was chosen to express committee’s desire for freedom.
He drew on concepts of Locke & Montesquieu.

10. SSUSH 4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
C. Analyze George Washington as a military leader; include the creation of a professional military and the life of a common soldier, and describe the significance of the crossing of the Delaware River and Valley Forge

11. Valley Forge

12. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Winter
Campsite of American Continental Army
Great suffering in snow and ice (Shuylkill River frozen over)
Washington despaired "that unless some great and capital change suddenly takes place ... this Army must inevitably ... Starve, dissolve, or disperse, in order to obtain subsistence in the best manner they can."

13. Life of a common soldier
Soldiers struggled to stay alive
through the bitter cold.
Frostbite
Hunger
Boredom

14. Crossing the Delaware River

15. Battle of Trenton
1776: Washington and his troops crossed the icy ________ ________for a surprise attack on the night of X-MAS 1776.
The Continental Army quietly approached Trenton, _______ ___________ and defeated the Hessians(______________).

16. December 1776

17. SSUSH 4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
B.Explain the reason for and significance of the French alliance and foreign assistance and the roles of Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette

18. The role of Benjamin Franklin
Continental Congress sends Franklin to Paris to work for an alliance.
France sends money and supplies in secret, but no public support.
After Saratoga, Franklin signs a Treaty of Alliance with France

19. Battle of Saratoga (1777)
British seek to cut off New England from colonies.
Colonial General Horatio Gates defeats large British force at Saratoga.
This victory convinces the French that colonials have a chance to win.
French become allies to the Continental Army.

20. The French signed a treaty of cooperation 1778.
French Alliance
French retaliation
against the British
Aided
Independence
movement with
supplies and men.
The French signed a treaty of cooperation 1778.

21. Marquis de Lafayette Brave, idealistic 20 yr. old French aristocrat.
Joined Washington and the misery at Valley Forge.
Led a command in VA for the last years of war.

22. SSUSH 4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
D. Explain Yorktown, the role of Lord Cornwallis, and the Treaty of Paris, 1783.

23. The role of Lord Cornwallis
Ambitious British general who led victories in the South.
His biggest mistake: Led 7,500 troops onto peninsula between James/York Rivers to camp at YORKTOWN.

24. Battle of Yorktown (1781)
Troops under British General Cornwallis are backed up against water at Yorktown.
French Navy blockades York River
British cannot re-supply or escape.
French and Colonial troops surround town.
After several small battles, Cornwallis surrenders.
The last major battle of the war.

25. Battle of Yorktown

26. Treaty of Paris, 1783
John Adams, Ben Franklin, & John Jay demanded the Britain to recognize American independence.
Confirmed U.S. independence.
Set boundaries of the new nation.

28. Impact of War
Idea of liberty spreads throughout the world, leading to revolutions ever since.
This was a radical concept in a world that long accepted the idea of human inequality.
In the US, only white males gain true freedom.
However, seeds of change are planted for women, and slaves.
Indians make out terrible, pushed farther west