PPT-The English Colonies Rebel: The American Revolution

Melissa Williamson 9 th grade World History The English Colonies Rebel Divine Right idea that monarchs have the right to rule from God Petition of Right Parliament alone could impose taxes. Create a tree map with 3 branches!. Title is “Revolutions in the Americas”. Branch #1 is “Haitian Revolution”. Branch #2 is “Mexican Revolution”. Branch #3 is “South American Revolution”. 1775. , the thirteen American colonies east of the Appalachians . population . of two million whites and half a million . blacks. (1700- fewer than 300,000 people of whom 20,000 were black). -diverse . 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). How France & England created the conditions for…. Enlightenment Ideas. 1. The Scientific Revolution brought about real change in human thought & understanding, but its impact was mostly felt among intellectuals in the scientific community. The Enlightenment produced ideas that, for the most part,. By. Nicholas . G.. Social Studies Class - Mr. Stewart. The American Revolution began in 1775 as . an open . conflict between the united 13 colonies and Great Britain. The Treaty of Paris ended the war in 1783, the colonies had won their independence. While no one event can be pointed to as the actual cause of the revolution, the war began as a disagreement over the way in which Great Britain treated the colonies versus the way the colonies felt they should be treated.. King . Philp’s. War. . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DCFIJ26EaI. . http://www.schooltube.com/video/449ab8a4c3554d5eb00e/King Philip's War Part 2 . 1675: New England . – Indian alliance attacks farms/settlements . 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. Review- Reasons for European Settlement. Desire for spices, fabrics, gold- things they couldn’t get in England. The Renaissance. New navigation technology- stern rudders that could sail into the wind. 3. , . 4th Edition. Global Competition and The Expansion of England’s Empire. What . is mercantilism?. Colonies exist to benefit the mother country (England). Mother country would seek a positive trade balance (more gold and silver). th. Century. Mr. Epps. World History. Chapter 17. SSWH14. Events Leading to the Revolution. Wars . were fought to protect colonies and trade routes were overwhelmed due to supply and . demand. The . Intellectual Origins . Write down your opinion to the question: Can ideas cause a revolution? Explain your answer.. Intellectual Origins. Intro:. It is not an uncommon argument (both by historians and others) to suggest that the American Revolution was started by ideas or ideals. 1660-1750. 13 Colonies. Chesapeake. Maryland 1634. Virginia (1607 . ). 1619. South Carolina 1670. From Barbados. North Carolina 1653. Georgia 1732. Direct financial support from London. Defensive buffer. 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