1. The American Revolution
CHAPTER 6
The American Revolution
Section 1: The Revolution Begins
Section 2: Declaring Independence
Section 3: Dark Hours for the Revolution
Section 4: The Patriots Gain New Hope
Section 5: Independence!

2. SECTION 1
The Revolution Begins
Question:
How did the fighting at Lexington and Concord affect the colonies’ dispute with Britain?

3. vs. less than 100 colonists’ militia members were believed
SECTION 1
The Revolution Begins
April 18, 1775
250 British casualties
vs. less than 100 colonists’
casualties
“Shot heard
round the world”
Lexington
Concord
Redcoats
April 19, 1775
Where muskets of
militia members were believed
to be stored
Paul Revere
and William Dawes

4. SECTION 2
Declaring Independence
Question:
What were the main ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence?

5. Declaring Independence
SECTION 2
Declaring Independence
Declaration of Independence, July 4th 1776
colonists’ rights—
the colonists have unalienable rights
actions of King George III—
King George violated these unalienable rights
actions of colonists—
because King George violated these rights, the colonists have the right to be independent

6. SECTION 3
Dark Hours for the Revolution
Question:
What contributions did men, women, American Indians, and African Americans make to the war effort?

7. fought on both sides but many remained neutral
SECTION 3
Dark Hours for the Revolution
Women
Men
served as nurses, spies, or messengers; ran farms or businesses; some fought in battles
many volunteered
for army
War Effort
American Indians
African Americans
fought on both sides but many remained neutral
many fought for British to gain freedom; free African Americans were allowed to join patriots

8. SECTION 4
The Patriots Gain New Hope
Question:
In what ways did foreign nations and individuals aid the Patriots?

9. The Patriots Gain New Hope
SECTION 4
The Patriots Gain New Hope
NATION/INDIVIDUAL
CONTRIBUTION
France and Spain
Bernardo de Gálvez
Marquis de Lafayette
Tadeusz Kosciusko
Kazimierz Pulaski
Friedrich von Steuben
provided military supplies
helped on western frontier
fought and provided money
brought engineering skills
helped train cavalry units
taught basic military skills

10. SECTION 5
Independence!
Question:
What are some important facts about each of the major Revolutionary War battles?

11. surrendered to Clark without a fight
SECTION 5
Independence!
July 4, 1778
surrendered to Clark without a fight
Kaskaskia
took difficult route
Camden
Charleston
Vincennes
Yorktown

12. Chapter Wrap-Up CHAPTER 6
1. Why did the colonies declare their independence from Britain?
2. What are the three rights that all men have according to the Declaration of Independence?
3. Why did some foreign countries help the Patriots, and what role did Patriots such as Benjamin Franklin play in gaining this support?