1. BELLWORK
How did the government in the colonies change during the Revolution?
What was the First Continental Congress?
What was the “Shot Heard Around the World?”
What was the Second Continental Congress?
THINKER: In the Revolutionary War, what advantages did England have over the colonists? What advantages did the colonists have over England?

2. Battles of the American Revolution
Battle of Bunker Hill
June 17, 1775
American army surrounded Boston to prevent movement from British troops
England learned of their plan and sent troops too
England won
Highest death toll for British during entire war

4. Battles of the American Revolution
Ticonderoga
May 10, 1775
Fort in New York
Held British war supplies
American troops capture the fort
Led by Colonel Benedict Arnold
British troops later recapture it on July 6, 1777

5. Battles of the American Revolution
Trenton and Princeton
December 26, 1776 – January 3, 1777
George Washington crossed the Delaware River through harsh weather
Americans captured British guards and won!

6. Battles of the American Revolution
Saratoga
September 19 & October 7, 1777
France decided to ally with the Americans
British win first battle
Americans win second battle and force a British retreat
Turning point of Revolutionary War

7. Battles of the American Revolution
Yorktown
October 19, 1781
British began construction of port in Virginia
Combined French and American forces
Last major battle of American Revolution
America wins and forces England to surrender

9. End of the American Revolution
British troops surrender at Battle of Yorktown
Citizens of England were left furious, poor, without allies, and wanting more representation in government.
In 1782, England recognizes American independence.
In 1783, the Treaty of Paris officially ends the American Revolution

10. Treaty of Paris September 3, 1783
Acknowledged the 13 colonies as a free and independent country – United States of America
American territory expanded to Mississippi River
Prisoners of War were returned

12. CLOSURE What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?
What was Washington’s role in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?
What was the turning point of the American Revolution?
How did the war end?
What were the provisions of the Paris Peace Treaty?

13. American Revolution: Upset of the Eighteenth Century
The attitudes of the English and many colonists of the 1770’s thought there was no way America would win the Revolutionary War.
America had few soldiers, old weapons, and no money.
England had the strongest army and navy in the world.
So how did England lose the American Revolution?
For this worksheet you are going to investigate this question using common theories of the 18th century.

14. American Revolution Video
You are now going to watch a History Channel Video from the series: “America the Story of Us.”
It discusses all major battles and the reason for America’s victory.
Follow along with the worksheet and answer the questions on your OWN sheet of paper!

15. Benedict Arnold
Was the commander of New York during the American Revolution
Planned to surrender to the British
His failed plot was exposed in September 1780
Entered the British Army and led British forces during raids in Virginia.
Was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown