1. American Revolution
Countdown Day 3

2. Let’s think back….. Britain sets up the 13 colonies (mercantilism)
The 13 colonies largely govern themselves and develop a unique identity separate from Britain.
13 Colonies are here
Britain is way over there!

3. Videos Schoolhouse Rock Fight for our Rights! Too Late to Apologize
We're in a Revolution!
King George: I Miss You!
American Revolution Rap

4. Events Leading up to the Revolution
French and Indian War ( )
Albany Plan of Union: “colonies must unite!” but plan fails
Proclamation of 1763
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Acts

5. Events Leading up to the Revolution
Tea Act
Boston Massacre
Intolerable Acts
Quartering Act

6. How do the Colonists Respond?
Organize Sons of Liberty under Samuel Adams
Boycott British goods
Tar and feather British soldiers and tax agents
Smuggle (ex. rum)
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
“No Taxation Without Representation!”
Committees of correspondence
Boston Tea Party

8. Writing the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
July 4, 1776
“We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
Asserts that the 13 colonies are now their own country
Refers to John Locke’s idea that if a government fails, the people have the right to form a new government
Lists grievances (complaints) against King George III

12. American Revolution Battles
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Opening battles (Paul Revere’s ride)
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point because the French start sending aid to the Patriots
Winter at Valley Forge
Washington keeps his troops’ morale high despite bitter cold and starvation.
Battle of Yorktown
British surrender to Patriot George Washington
Treaty of Paris signed in 1783
Schoolhouse Rock #2

13. Significance of the American Revolution
We become a brand new country
Strong leadership under George Washington
Testament to our American spirit of patriotism, perseverance, and determination
We beat the world’s best military
Now, how to run a successful country (Early Republic)???

14. Extra Resources
Revolution Slot Machine Game
Quizlet game
PBS Road to Revolution Game
Jeopardy Style Review Game
Hangman