Revolution slide show

Description: Stamp Act protest by William Bradford “… whether any methods can be found to elude the chains forged for us…”

First Continental Congress
When: September 1774
Where: Independence Hall – Philadelphia
Why: Because of the Intolerable Acts and Boston is grounded.
Who: John Adams, Sam Adams, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson
What Happens: 1. Ban all trade with England 2. Train Our Militia (volunteer army)

First Continental Congress

Colonists began forming their own militia to resist the British.

Life as a soldier
Disease was common.
The soldiers often slept under the stars, but might not have a blanket.
Food was frequently scarce.
Soldiers went hungry for days at a time before finding turnips, nuts, or other items to eat.
It is a wonder that the American side won the war at all.

Britain
British General Thomas Gage is put in control of Boston – with many British Soldiers.

Gage
Gage hears that the Patriots have an arsenal (garage for weapons) in Concord and Lexington.
In secret, Gage and 800 troops march to Lexington to seize (take) the weapons.
Patriots find out that the British are on the way – and messangers to warn them are dispatched.

Paul Revere’s & Robert Dawes Midnight Ride warning the minutemen in Lexington and Concord that the British were on their way.

Lexington
The Patriots are prepared. The minute men gather to meet the British Troops.
Outnumbered General Parker (Patriot) only wanted his men to show the British that we were serious.
Shots are fired and 8 patriots are killed.

April 19, 1775
Battle of Lexington & Concord
Massachusetts
The Beginning of the War
Shot heard around the world!

Lexington
When: April 17, 1775
Where: Lexington, Massachusetts (about 12 miles outside of Boston).
Why: Patriots met the British in Lexington Green because Gen. Gage was looking for weapons.
Who: Minute Men v. Redcoats What: Gunfire occurs – 8 Patriots die

Concord
After Lexington, Redcoats head for Concord.
British soldiers began searching homes, and some were set on fire.
Minutemen made their way to North Bridge in Concord and met the Redcoats there.

Concord
2 shots are fired and the Major John Buttrick, leader of the local Concord militia, implored his men to retaliate, shouting “Fire, fellow soldiers, for God’s sake, fire!”
This was the first time American militia had fired on the British army.

When: April 17, 1775
Where: Concord, Massachusetts
Why: Patriots meet the Redcoats at North Bridge. Redcoats looking for weapons.
Who: Patriots V. Redcoats (England)
What: First Shots that the Patriots have returned; Redcoats are sent back to Boston.
CONCORD

Concord

April 1775 July 1775 July 4, 1776 1777 October 1781 1783
The Beginning of the War
“ The Shot heard round the World”
Olive Branch Petition Declaration of Independence Battle of Lexington & Concord Battle of Yorktown Battle of Saratoga Treaty of Paris . May 1775 Second Continental Congress

MAY 1775 Second Continental Congress Meeting in Philadelphia. Colonial Representatives formed the Continental Army. George Washington was named general of the Continental Army.

Second Continental Congress
When: May 1776
Where: Independence Hall, Philadelphia
Why: Lexington & Concord
Who: Thomas Jefferson, Sam Adams, John Adams, James Madison. No George Washington – getting ready for war.
What: Vote to declare independence and vote to create Continental Army, Appoint George Washington Leader.

April 1775 July 1775 July 4, 1776 1777 October 1781 1783 Olive Branch Petition Declaration of Independence Battle of Lexington & Concord Battle of Yorktown Battle of Saratoga Treaty of Paris . May 1775 Second Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Colonial representatives formed the Continental Army with George Washington as the 1 st General.

July 1775 Olive Branch Petition
Colonists try to avoid war and send a last ditch effort for peace.
They send the “Olive Branch Petition” to King George III.
He refused.

Paine wrote Common Sense , a 79-page pamphlet in which he offered “nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense" on the idea of American independence from England. He began… "We have it in our power to begin the world anew...American shall make a stand, not for herself alone, but for the world,"

Common Sense by T.Paine
When: 1776
Where: Published anonymously in newspapers
Why: To Support Independence
Who: Thomas Paine
What: T. Paine wanted the colonists to know that breaking up with England was okay and that the colonies could do it!

July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence
This document was written by Thomas Jefferson
Considered treason against England.
Punishable by death.

Declaration of Independence
When: 1776 at Continental Congress
Where: Philadelphia
Why: Breaking up with England
Who: Patriots – Thomas Jefferson main author.
What: Colonist list grievances (complaints) against England.

April 1775 July 1775 July 4, 1776 1777 October 1781 1783 Olive Branch Petition Declaration of Independence Battle of Lexington & Concord Battle of Yorktown Battle of Saratoga Treaty of Paris . May 1775 Second Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Colonial representatives formed the Continental Army with George Washington as the 1 st General.

The new American flag

England’s Army Continental Army (Colonists)
Powerful
Excellent Navy
Large, well-trained army
Lacked weapons
Lacked discipline
Lacked supplies
Small, un-trained.
Strengths Weaknesses
Crossed ocean to war with colonists.
Didn’t know land.
Strong commitment to the war.
Knew land the land.
Good leadership
Foreign allies (France)

1777 Battle of Saratoga New York
It was the turning point in the war.
The Colonists swarmed around British General Burgoyne’s army for a triumphant victory at Saratoga.
After Burgoyne’s surrender, Spain & France decided to support the colonies and send funds, supplies and troops.

Battle of Saratoga
When: 1777
Where: Saratoga, New York
Why: At war with England
Who: Patriots v. Redcoats.
What: Turning point in the war! Patriots win and France decides to help America!

Winter at Valley Forge We had nothing to eat for two or three days previous… But we must now have what Congress said a lavish Thanksgiving. It gave everyman a few ounces of rice and a tablespoon of vinegar. The army was now not only starved but nearly naked.

1781 Battle of Yorktown Virginia
British General Cornwallis settled his troops in Yorktown.
Colonists & France surrounded and attacked British troops.
General Cornwallis surrendered.
ENGLAND SURRENDERS TO COLONIES!!!
Ended the War!

Yorktown
When: 1781
Where: Yorktown,
Why: War with Britain/England over Independence
Who: Patriots (George Washington) v. Britain (General Cornwallis).
What: Britain looses and surrenders because France is in the harbor and Washington is in Yorktown! American WINS!

1783 Treaty of Paris France
Formal end to war
Effects
US is independent.
Outlined US boundaries. (Canada, Florida and Mississippi River
US gets fishing rights.
Both sides repay debts.
Return captured items.

Treaty of Paris
When: 1783
Where: Paris, France
Why: To end the war.
Who: Patriots & Britain
What: Formally ended the war and recognized America as it’s own country.

April 1775 July 1775 July 4, 1776 1777 October 1781 1783 Olive Branch Petition Declaration of Independence Battle of Lexington & Concord Battle of Yorktown Battle of Saratoga Treaty of Paris May 1775 Second Continental Congress

How did Colonists Win?
Better Leadership
Foreign Aid
Knew the land
Motivation
Great General Washington

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