1. Section 1: The Seeds of Unrest
CHAPTER 4
Independence!
Section 1: The Seeds of Unrest
Section 2: The Shot Heard Round the World
Section 3: Independence Declared
Section 4: An American Victory

2. Question: How did the British Crown respond to Pontiac’s Rebellion?
SECTION 1
The Seeds of Unrest
Question:
How did the British Crown respond to Pontiac’s Rebellion?

3. The Seeds of Unrest SECTION 1 Pontiac’s Rebellion Successes Failures
Proclamation of 1763:
• barred settlement west of Appalachians
• required traders to obtain permission before entering territory
attempted to tax colonists to recover costs of fighting rebellion

4. SECTION 2
The Shot Heard Round the World
Question:
What events resulted in the battles of Lexington and Concord?

5. Events That Resulted in the Battles of Lexington and Concord
SECTION 2
The Shot Heard Round the World
Events That Resulted in the Battles of Lexington and Concord
Event
• Passage of the Intolerable Acts
Event
• George III’s order to Gage
Event
• George III’s decision to seize rebel military supplies
Result
• battles at Lexington and Concord

6. SECTION 3
Independence Declared
Question:
What were the reactions of Patriots, Loyalists, and others to the Declaration of Independence?

7. Declaration of Independence
SECTION 3
Independence Declared
Declaration of Independence
Loyalist Reaction
• ignored the Declaration
• opposed the Declaration
• fled the country
Patriot Reaction
• wild celebrations
• destruction of British icons
Other Reactions
• Abigail Adams: wanted women to have a role in the new government

8. SECTION 4
An American Victory
Question:
Why were the battles of Trenton and Saratoga important to Americans?

9. An American Victory SECTION 4 Importance Battle of Trenton Importance
• first major offensive attack
• raised American morale
Importance
Battle of Trenton
• encouraged European countries to become allies
• raised American morale
Importance
Battle of Saratoga

10. Chapter Wrap-Up CHAPTER 4
• How did British attempts to raise revenue in the colonies conflict with colonial interests?
• What role did democratic values play in the independence movement?
• How was the Revolutionary War affected by European nations other than Britain?