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BELLWORK: 1/23. Describe the conflict at Lexington and Concord. List three decisions made at the Second Continental Congress. What was the Declaration of Independence? Include author, goal, British response, etc.
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BELLWORK: 1/23 • Describe the conflict at Lexington and Concord. • List three decisions made at the Second Continental Congress. • What was the Declaration of Independence? Include author, goal, British response, etc. • List the advantages/disadvantages of the both the colonists and British in the Revolutionary War. • THINKER: How did the Enlightenment influence the colonists? (Think about the Enlightenment period in Europe….how did that compare to what the colonists wanted?)
“The Shot Heard Around the World” • On April 19, 1775, 700 British soldiers marched towards Concord (outside of Boston.) • At Lexington, they encountered 70 American militia; leaving 8 dead - the British soldiers continued to Concord • At Concord, fighting between the two forces broke out. (American militia now 500 men) • By the time the British soldiers reached Boston, there were 273 British casualties and 88 American casualties.
Second Continental Congress • Organized an army under George Washington. • Congress tried one last time to arrange a peaceful compromise with Great Britain. • They refused. • Developed military strategy • Began to draft the Declaration of Independence
"Yes, we must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately." • Benjamin Franklin at the signing of the Declaration of Independence; 1776
Declaration of Independence • Thomas Jefferson was the main author. • Highlighted the colonists’ reasons for separation from Great Britain • Stated individuals have certain rights that cannot be taken away by the government. • The people have the right to change the government. • Showed how Great Britain and the king abused their powers. • Congress adopted it on July 4,1776.
Two sides of the American Revolution • Discuss the advantages/disadvantages of both the colonists and British. • America was an un-developed nation that successfully beat the largest military/naval power of the time, England. Make a prediction how were they able to do this? Why did America win the Revolution? • Guerilla warfare, alliance with France, home territory, will & desire for freedom, espionage, new fighting tactics (targeting leaders & bayonets)
Turning Point of the American Revolution • British defeat at Saratoga • Caused France and Spain to ally with the colonies. • Led to a British surrender in October 1781 (Battle of Yorktown)
U.S. Constitution • Set up a federal system, political authority divided between the national and state governments. • Separation of powers between executive, legislative, and judicial branches. • A republic with an elected president
Bill of Rights • The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution. • Government must protect certain civil liberties, such as: • Freedom of speech, religion, and the press • Right to private property and trial by jury
Discussion • How did the American Revolution influence other revolutions in the Americas? • List three similarities between the American Revolution and the English Civil War.