PPT-Chapter 6 The American Revolution

Lesson 1 The Early Years I The Opposing Sides Pages 162166 A In order for the colonies to actually gain their independence from Britain they had to fight a war B The Patriots or Americans who supported independence faced several obstacles. And 57375en 57375ere Were None meets the standard for Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity for grade 8 Its structure pacing and universal appeal make it an appropriate reading choice for reluctant readers 57375e book also o57373ers students 1750-1800. Representative Government . The idea of representative government was in keeping with the long-standing English traditions of limiting royal power.. Natural Rights. The writings of British philosopher John Locke profoundly influenced America's founding fathers and 18th century thought. Locke justified limiting royal authority and proposed that all human beings have natural rights and are entitled to political and economic freedom regardless of birth. . 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. During the American Revolution, the overmatched colonists found a leader in George Washington and badly-needed French assistance after the Battle of Saratoga. When the war ended, the Treaty of Paris in 1783 brought independence and the formation of the United States. . L/O – To identify and explain the causes and effects of the Revolution. The German Revolution. In late 1918, there was . unrest . across the whole of Germany. The emperor fled for his life and a new government took control. These events are called the . 1) . French and Indian War. :. . Increased . tension . btwn. colonist and British. Colonist now united. British . =. indebt .  need $ to sustain and protect colonies. Causes of the American Revolution. Economic and social conditions around the world changed dramatically as result of the Industrial Revolution. Important Terms: . Do Now: . Identify two positive impacts of the Industrial Revolution. Quarterly Exam Review. How did aid from France influence the outcome of the American Revolution?. What was the significance of the battles of Lexington, Saratoga, and Trenton?. What impact did key individuals have on the Revolutionary War?. Causes of the French Revolution. Abuses of the old regime. (What’s a regime?). Political (leave space to explain). Social. Economic. Political Reasons. The king was an absolute monarch. The king picked people based on favoritism. Background. Treaty of Ryswick – 1695 . Africans and . engagés. for labor. 1685 – Negro codes – punishments . High mortality / low fertility. Slave population – 500,000 – most African-born. 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 Causes of the French Revolution What brought about the French Revolution? Enlightenment thinkers ~ many lived in France under absolute monarchy ~ spoke of change granting more rights to the people….sounded good! 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: The Old Regime. 1. st. Estate – Clergy - 1% of population. 2. nd. Estate – Nobility – 1% of population. 3. rd. Estate – Remainder of population. The Clergy. Very wealthy and powerful. Owned 10% of the land in France.