Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
● Adopted July 4. 1776 ● Written by Thomas Jefferson ● Included a list of grievances (complaints) against King George lll ● Announced the colonies as free, independent states. (United States of America)
Patrick Henry ● Colonial Patriot ● Remembered for saying "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death."
American Revolution The war between the 13 colonies and Great Britain from 1775-1783 in which the 13 colonies won their independence and became the United States of America
Lexington & concord ● "a shot heard around the world" at Lexington-marked the beginning of the American Revolution ● April 19, 1775
Second Continental Congress ● May 10, 1775 ● Formed the Continental Army with George washington chosen as Commander-in-Chief ● Sent Olive Branch Petition to King George lll, but he ignored it ● Declaration of Independence written
Battle of Bunker Hill ● June 17, 1775 ● British victory but Patriots were proud of the way they had fought because they stood up to the mighty British army.
George Washington ● Commander of the Revolutionary troops ● Survived a terrible winter at Valley Forge ● Defeated the English army, the strongest in the world.
Revolution ● Caused by widespread dissatisfaction with the way things are ● Happens through battle, wars, demonstrations, elections, ect. ● If successful, revolutions can cause a total change in the way things are.
Founding Fathers ● Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Samuel Adams, John adams, and Benjamin Franklin. ● Group of people who helped lay the framework for the United States of America.
Advantages to the Continental army ● Highly motivated ● military leadership ● Knew the land they were fighting upon- the British were far from home and did not know the land. It was also difficult for the British to replace troops and supplies because of the British to replace troops and supplies because of the geographic distance.
Battle of Saratoga ● Considered the turning point of the war. ● Showed the world that the Continental Army could the war ● France decided to help America
Battle of Yorktown ● Washington surrounded Cornwallis by land and the French fleet surrounded him by water. ● Ended the American Revolution
Thomas Paine ● Colonial Patriot ● Wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sence" that encouraged Americans to join the Patriot cause. ● Referred to King George lll as the "Royal Bute"
Treaty of Paris Great Britain officially recognized the United States as an independent nation.
Articles of Confederation First plan of government for the United States, in effect from 1781-1789. It gave more power to the states than to the central government. Great job! Grade-100
● Adopted July 4. 1776 ● Written by Thomas Jefferson ● Included a list of grievances (complaints) against King George lll ● Announced the colonies as free, independent states. (United States of America)
Patrick Henry ● Colonial Patriot ● Remembered for saying "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death."
American Revolution The war between the 13 colonies and Great Britain from 1775-1783 in which the 13 colonies won their independence and became the United States of America
Lexington & concord ● "a shot heard around the world" at Lexington-marked the beginning of the American Revolution ● April 19, 1775
Second Continental Congress ● May 10, 1775 ● Formed the Continental Army with George washington chosen as Commander-in-Chief ● Sent Olive Branch Petition to King George lll, but he ignored it ● Declaration of Independence written
Battle of Bunker Hill ● June 17, 1775 ● British victory but Patriots were proud of the way they had fought because they stood up to the mighty British army.
George Washington ● Commander of the Revolutionary troops ● Survived a terrible winter at Valley Forge ● Defeated the English army, the strongest in the world.
Revolution ● Caused by widespread dissatisfaction with the way things are ● Happens through battle, wars, demonstrations, elections, ect. ● If successful, revolutions can cause a total change in the way things are.
Founding Fathers ● Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Samuel Adams, John adams, and Benjamin Franklin. ● Group of people who helped lay the framework for the United States of America.
Advantages to the Continental army ● Highly motivated ● military leadership ● Knew the land they were fighting upon- the British were far from home and did not know the land. It was also difficult for the British to replace troops and supplies because of the British to replace troops and supplies because of the geographic distance.
Battle of Saratoga ● Considered the turning point of the war. ● Showed the world that the Continental Army could the war ● France decided to help America
Battle of Yorktown ● Washington surrounded Cornwallis by land and the French fleet surrounded him by water. ● Ended the American Revolution
Thomas Paine ● Colonial Patriot ● Wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sence" that encouraged Americans to join the Patriot cause. ● Referred to King George lll as the "Royal Bute"
Treaty of Paris Great Britain officially recognized the United States as an independent nation.
Articles of Confederation First plan of government for the United States, in effect from 1781-1789. It gave more power to the states than to the central government. Great job! Grade-100
