1. The American Revolution Part Two
Why was the Continental Army able to defeat the British army?
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2. The Road to War
Colonists form their own congress, British troops open fire on American militia in Lexington, Massachusetts – final straw!
July 4th, 1776: American colonists sign the Declaration of Independence breaking away from Britain
The main author was Thomas Jefferson, who was inspired by Locke
Locke ideas in the declaration: “All Men Are Created Equal”, “and “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”
British were not going to let their colonies go without a fight
Continental congress votes to form an army and go to war w/ British
As the war begins it looks like Britain will have an easy victory VS

3. The Revolution Begins
Washington’s Continental Army
Cornwallis’ British Army
Poorly equipped
Lots of equipment
Poorly trained
King’s best soldiers
Underrated General
Over-confident General
Used new techniques in fighting (Guerilla Warfare)
Used traditional fighting techniques
Had help from the French
Had no foreign help
Motivation (defending home turf)
No motivation (foreign land)

4. America Wins! 1781: Cornwallis surrenders to Washington
Video Clips: 1. Describe how colonists do when they fight traditionally?
2. Describe the guerilla warfare techniques used by the colonists?
3. How do the French help the Americans win the war?
America Wins!
British citizens no longer wanted to pay for the war
Over-confident British Generals make numerous mistakes
America’s win shocks the world, they beat the mighty British Empire
This event will inspire other revolutions throughout the world including France & Latin America
1781: Cornwallis surrenders to Washington