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The Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War. Events That Shaped the Revolutionary Movement. The French and Indian War (1754-1763) Fought over control of America Cost England a lot of money Called French and Indian War because Native Americans helped the French England Won.

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The Revolutionary War

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  1. The Revolutionary War

  2. Events That Shaped the Revolutionary Movement • The French and Indian War (1754-1763) • 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 • Holding violent and Peaceful protest • Stamp Act was repealed in 1766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

  7. Review • What were the main events that shaped the revolutionary war? • The French and Indian War (1754-1763) • The Stamp Act of 1765 • Sons of Liberty 1765 • Tea Tax 1773 • Boston Tea Party (December 1773)

  8. 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.

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

  10. 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

  11. The Declaration of Independence

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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 • http://classroom.monticello.org/kids/resources/download/29/Audio-of-the-Declaration-of-Independence-mp3/

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  23. 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!”

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

  25. 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

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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

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

  30. 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!

  31. 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)

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

  33. 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.

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

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