PPT-American Revolution 1754-1783

Major Themes French amp 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. 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. . 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.. Build up, overview, results. I can . analyze the declaration of Independence in order to evaluate which Enlightenment Ideas are present in the document.. What is a Contagion? . a : rapid communication of an influence (as a doctrine or emotional state). 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 . What do you know?. What do you want to know? . The American Revolution (1775-1783). We won. . . We used . guerilla. . warfare. .. France. helped. (. Thanks to Benjamin Franklin. ). This was a . big deal.. 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. . Causes of the American Revolution. Mercantilism. - the economic system in which all trade is controlled by the mother country. . The colonies main job is to make money for England.. Causes of the American Revolution. Part 1: 1491 - 1877. Periods 1 - 5 (50% of the New Curriculum). Shoutout time: Shoutout to YOU for watching. Thanks for the support!. If it’s BOLD, KNOW it! Check out videos in the description. Period 1 Overview (1491 - 1607). Different Perspectives. Loyalists. “They call me a brainless Tory; but tell me, which is better: to be ruled by one tyrant three thousand miles away, or by three thousand tyrants not one mile away?”. 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 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: