PPT-Revolution How did specific events and British actions lead to the American Revolution?

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. “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” . . 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. Fight. Revolution?. What does this word mean?. A sudden and quick change in something. . Often used to describe a radical change in government. Can be peaceful or violent. Can anyone name any other revolutions?. There are several areas in which British and American spelling are different. These are the main ones to be aware of..  . Words ending in –re.  . British English words that end in . -re. often end in . 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). From French and Indian War. To. The American Revolution. French and Indian War. 1754-1763. Results of many years of conflict between France and Great Britain. It led to the American Revolution because Great Britain was left with a huge war debt. ss9. Colonial Anger. In 1775, the . American . Revolution. . broke out in the . Thirteen . Colonies. Many were angry that they were being . taxed. without . representation. But they also were angered by the . UNIT 3: . POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, and SOCIAL . CONFLICT. Unit Overview. In this unit, students will analyze how conflict and compromise have shaped politics, economics and culture in the United States.. 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. American Revolution. Theme One:. When hostilities began in 1775, the colonists were still fighting for their rights as English citizens within the empire, but in 1776 they declared their independence, based on a proclamation of universal, “self-evident” truths.. 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 . Lexington & Concord, New York, . The Crisis, . Trenton, Saratoga, Valley Forge, Yorktown, Treaty of Paris. Continental Army. Commander: Gen. George Washington. Strengths. Highly motivated – fighting for cause. 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.