1. The Revolutionary War

2. Events That Shaped the Revolutionary Movement
The French and Indian War ( )
Fought over control of America
Cost England a lot of money
Called French and Indian War because Native Americans helped the French
England Won

3. Events That Shaped the Revolutionary Movement
British Imperial Policy (1763 – 1781)
England felt like it was losing control over the colonies.
These policies were created to keep the English Empire under control.

4. Events That Shaped the Revolutionary Movement
The Stamp Act of 1765
Required colonists to buy government stamps for almost every paper document.
Colonist felt these taxes were unfair because they had no say.
“No taxation without representation!”

5. Events That Shaped the Revolutionary Movement
Sons of Liberty 1765
Secret organization formed in Boston to protest Stamp Act
Sons of Liberty and Colonist Protested the Stamp Act by:
Writing letters to Parliament
Holding public meetings
Signing petitions
Boycotting or refusing to buy British goods.
Holding violent and Peaceful protest
Stamp Act was repealed in 1766

6. Events That Shaped the Revolutionary Movement
Tea Tax 1773
Tax on tea
Boston Tea Party (December 1773)
Sons of Liberty disguised as Indians boarded a ship carrying tea and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor
Helped unite colonies against England

8. Review What were the main events that shaped the revolutionary war?
The French and Indian War ( )
The Stamp Act of 1765
Sons of Liberty 1765
Tea Tax 1773
Boston Tea Party (December 1773)

9. Review
How did the results of the French and Indian War contribute to the revolutionary movement in America?
It cost English tax payers a lot of money.
England imposed taxes on colonists to help pay for the war.
Colonist thought these taxes were unfair.

10. Review
Why did the colonists believe British taxation policies in North America were unfair?
“No taxation without representation!”

11. Review
How did the colonists and the Sons of Liberty protest British Imperial Policies in North America?
Wrote letters to Parliament
Held public meetings and signed petitions.
Boycotted or refused to buy British goods.
Held violent and peaceful protest
Boston Tea Party

13. The Declaration of Independence

14. The Declaration of Independence
First Continental Congress 1774
Delegates from all the colonies except GA.
Discussed problems colonist were having with England
Second Continental Congress 1775
Discussed breaking away from England
Decided to write a document declaring their independence (The Declaration of Independence)
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration
Adopted on July 4, 1776

15. The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration was written to respond to tyranny and the abuse of power by King George III.
Colonists felt they were denied freedom
Colonists wanted to rule themselves
They wanted to France on their side.

16. The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration was written in three parts:
Part I: Why the Declaration was needed
Part II: Beliefs about government
Part III: Complaints about English rule
Part IV: Declared Independence from Great Britain

17. Review
What was the purpose of writing the Declaration of Independence?
To respond to tyranny and the abuse of power by King George III.
To declare their independence from England

18. Review
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and how was it written?
Thomas Jefferson
It was written in four parts:
Part I: Why the Declaration was needed
Part II: Beliefs about government
Part III: Complaints about English rule
Part IV: Declared Independence from England

19. Review
How was the Declaration of Independence a response to tyranny and the abuse of power?
It showed that colonists felt they were denied freedom.
It showed that colonists wanted to rule themselves.

21. King of England during the Revolution
Key Individuals
King George III
King of England during the Revolution
Tyrant
Abused Power

22. Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
Key Individuals
George Washington
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
1st President of USA

23. Leader of the Sons of Liberty
Key Individuals
John Adams
Leader of the Sons of Liberty
Declaration Committee member
2nd President of the USA

24. Key Individuals Benjamin Franklin
Talked to France into helping the colonies
Declaration committee member
Inventor and Scientist

25. Key Individuals Patrick Henry Patriot Leader
“I know not what course others may take, but as for me give me liberty, or give me death!”

26. Author of the Declaration of Independence
Key Individuals
Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of Independence
3rd president of the USA

27. Key Individuals Benedict Arnold
Former Continental Army officer who turned against the Americans and joined the British Army
“Traitor!!!”

28. Review Who were the key individuals in the American Revolution?
King George III
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold

30. Major Events of the Revolutionary War
Fighting at Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775)
British troops were sent to Lexington and Concord to find a storehouse of weapons.
Minute men Knew the British (Red Coats) were coming and were ready.
The colonists had moved the weapons.
Shots were fired “The shots heard around the world!”
Eight Patriots died
The British Marched back to Boston and were attacked by Minutemen hiding along the road.
This marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

31. Major Events of the Revolutionary War
George Washington was named the Commander in Chief of the American Continental Army
The challenges Washington faced were huge.

32. Patriots Red Coats / British
Made up of Professional soldiers
Highly Trained
Many Soldiers
Plenty of supplies
Proper Uniforms
Made up of volunteers
Under trained
Unmanned
Few supplies
No proper uniforms
Many were English

33. Major Events of the Revolutionary War
Battle of Saratoga (1777)
Turning point of War!
Americans defeat British
France joins forces with America

34. Major Events of the Revolutionary War
Battle of Yorktown (1781)
British surrendered and America won its independence
England’s Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington.
American won its independence!

36. Review
What were the major events and battles of the Revolutionary War?
Lexington and Concord (April 19,1775)
George Washington named Commander in Chief.
Battle of Saratoga (1777)
Battle of Yorktown (1781)

37. Review
What is the significance of the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
It marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

38. Review
Why was the Battle of Saratoga called “The turning point,” of the American Revolution?
France saw that was possible Americans could win so they decided to join the Americans.

39. Review
Why was the Battle of Yorktown the final battle of the American Revolution?
The British surrendered

41. ROLE PLAY U.S. Constitutional Convention
During break choose your character for play, sit with your fellow characters after break. (See cards)

42. Read your part, with your groups answer the questions…
Should slavery, as well as the entire slave trade be abolished, and should escaped slaves be returned to their owners?
Who should be allowed to vote in the new nation, and especially, what role should gender, race, and property ownership play in such a decision?

43. After answering the questions together….
Look for allies…send people to other groups to see if you can become allies
Consider rebuttal arguments
Prepare for convention….

44. Questions
Should slavery, as well as the entire slave trade be abolished, and should escaped slaves be returned to their owners?
Who should be allowed to vote in the new nation, and especially, what role should gender, race, and property ownership play in such a decision?

45. Connections to today….