PPT-American Revolution 1763-1783

Introduction Events of 1775 and 1776 caused colonists in America to decide to declare their independence from Great Britain A war erupted between the American colonists and the British Crown for the next 8 years . Written by Thomas Jefferson, it outlines the reasons why the U.S. is separating from Great Britain. AMERICAN REVOLUTION – IDEOLOGICAL, MILITARY AND DIPLOMATIC ASPECTS – 1776-1783. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Like the Rebel Alliance in . Star Wars. , the rebels of the American Revolution were a small disorganized group fighting against a giant empire with vastly superior numbers and firepower.. Yet the rebels won anyway, due to massive foreign support, clever strategies, noble leaders, high ideals, propaganda, and a fair amount of foul play. We don't think the Force was involved, although Benjamin Franklin had a bit of a Yoda vibe going.. Population-1763. 1. The general composition of the population:. A) 65 000 inhabitants.. B) Mainly . Canadien. C) Some Amerindians and a small black population (some were slaves). Economy: 1763-1800. Fur Trade: The economy is still based on furs. Still the main source for immigration.. The French and Indian War. The Seven Years War. Samuel de Champlain. In . 1608, he established the French settlement that is . now Quebec . City. ..  . Champlain . was the first European to explore and describe the Great . The Crisis Begins. Consolidating the Empire. The experience and costs of the . Seven Years’ War led Great Britain. , where King George assumed the throne in 1760, to consolidate its growing empire and . CATALYST. WOULD YOU HAVE BEEN A REVOLUTIONARY IN 1776? WHY OR WHY NOT?. The Battle of Lexington And Concord. April 19, 1775. General Gage sent British troops to Lexington to destroy patriot supplies . E. Napp. For many years, the colonies were treated with salutary neglect.. Besides providing opportunities for trade and offering protection, England let the colonies govern themselves and develop their own economic networks and ideologies.. Mrs. Short. Hilliard Davidson High School. World Studies. The Enlightenment. Enlightenment thinkers . believed all institutions should follow natural laws to produce the ideal society.. The . ideas of the Enlightenment . 1. Who was the tyrant referenced in the . . Declaration of Independence? . a. Queen Elizabeth. b. King George . c. Benjamin Franklin. d. Thomas Paine. 2. What is the best definition of. Prelude to Revolution . Great Awakening . allowed people to question many forms of established authority . encouraged independent thinking. broadened the range of religious options. Newspaper and pamphlet wars expanded the printing capabilities of the colonies. Road to American Revolution 1750-1775 Warm-up for 12/10 and 12/11 Write down your homework and the following question: What can we expect to learn in this Unit based on the following video clip? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OI7itQJpfE U1C2 Forming a New Nation 1763-1815 U.S. History Main Idea After the war broke out between Great Britain and the American colonies, the Patriots relied on their passion, strong leaders, and foreign allies to achieve victory. The work of defining the government of the new nation, however, was more difficult and would eventually lead to the emergence of political parties. Unit 3- American Revolution Covers the Road to Revolution, the Revolution, and effects Monday, 10/12 Warm-up (new sheet page 1 your paper): Take Pre-test on the American Revolution (on paper) Write down your homework: Major Themes. French & Indian War. British Colonial Policies. Colonial Resistance. Declaration of Independence. War of Revolution. Post American Society. French and Indian War. Identify the cause of the French and Indian War..