1. SOL VS 4.5
American Revolution

2. How did the colonists’ ideas about government differ from those of the English Parliament?
Governmental Beliefs
English Parliament believed
Colonists believed
had legal authority over the colonists
their local assemblies had legal authority
They should not be taxed
had the right to tax the colonists
no taxation without representation

3. Declaration of Independence
states that the authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings.
Declaration of Independence
Who authored this historical document?
Thomas Jefferson

4. Patriots vs. Loyalists ?
All of the following EXCEPT___ would be considered a patriot?
Richard Henry Lee
Patrick Henry
General Cornwallis
George Washington

5. Correct! General Cornwallis
Commander-in-Chief of the British Army during the American Revolution
Surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown, VA
Cornwallis was a loyalist
loyal to the King of England

6. If slaves fought, some were promised their freedom.
What are some generalizations that could be made about blacks that lived in Virginia during the American Revolution era?
If slaves fought, some were promised their freedom.
Some slaves fought for the English.
Some slaves fought for the colonists.
James Armistead Ex: Some Africans were spies and fought in the war.

7. What does this picture most likely represent?
Burgesses arguing about “taxation without representation”
The first representative body in North America (House of Burgesses)
The beginnings of self-government

8. What famous Virginian authored the Declaration of Independence?
Click on correct photo

9. Way to go!
Most of this very important paper was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, a Virginian. It stated that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

10. How did religious beliefs affect the American Revolution?
Answer: Many colonists remained neutral regarding American Revolution. (generalization)
What does the term neutral mean?
Neutral means not supporting either side.

11. What contribution did George Washington make during the American Revolution?
Provided strong military leadership by serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

12. Thomas Jefferson
Drafted the Declaration of Independence during the American Revolution era
What if he had not drafted the document?

13. What if…
If Thomas Jefferson did not draft the Declaration many colonists would not have read the words
“the authority to govern belongs to the people and we all have “rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

14. Give me liberty or give me death!
Patrick Henry
Inspired patriots from other colonies by saying ???
Give me liberty or give me death!

15. Where did General Cornwallis and the British Redcoats surrender to George Washington and the Colonial Patriots?
Tidewater Region
York River

16. Finish the Chart: A New Nation
Document
Purpose
Person Responsible
Constitution of the United States
James Madison
Father of the Constitution
Plan of national government
Virginia Declaration of Rights
George Mason
States all Virginian should have certain rights
Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson
States that all people should have the right to worship as they please
Bill of Rights
Gives the basic rights of citizens; ideas from Declaration of Rights
George Mason encouraged Constitutional Congress to add
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
All men created equal; rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

17. The states and central government share powers.
Federal Government
The United States is governed by a federal government.
What does it mean to be governed by a federal government?
The states and central government share powers.

18. Cause and Effect Colonists angry about Taxation and begin
war with England
to fight for Independence
England supported
French and Indian War with money and supplies
Parliament believed it had right to tax the colonists because of supporting French and Indian War

19. Finish the analogy:
Appomattox Courthouse: Civil War :: ______: American Revolution
Appomattox Courthouse: Civil War:: Yorktown: American Revolution

20. Europe
England; Britain, & Parliament
Thirteen Colonies
Virginia and the House of Burgesses
Atlantic Ocean

21. Questions for Quality Thinking
Why do you think Virginia became involved in the American Revolution?
What do you think about the slaves’ involvement in the American Revolution?
Why was the “Declaration of Independence” significant to the remainder of the World?

22. The End

23. Sorry! He was definitely a patriot.
Richard Henry Lee
Virginian
Called for independence from England
Second Continental Congress on June 7, 1776
Later signed the Declaration of Independence
Eventually became a United States Senator

24. Sorry! He would be considered a patriot.
A patriot was someone who supported the colonist’s fight for independence from Britain.

25. Sorry!
This is James Madison. His contributions earned him the title “Father of the Constitution”. Many of the ideas from the Virginia Plan and his detailed notes were used to write the United States Constitution during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

26. NO! This is George Washington! - First President of the United States
-- Commander-in chief of the Continental Army
-- President of the Constitutional Congress

27. Generalization Rule or statement Broad statements Clues
covers many examples or situations
Broad statements
cover many examples, facts, or ideas
Clues
most, some, usually, few, generally, typically
Example: Some Africans fought in the American Revolution.