This document provides an overview of the American Revolution. It begins with background on the 13 colonies and reasons for their establishment. It then describes each region of colonies - New England, Middle, and Southern - including locations, reasons for settlement, economies, and demographics. The document discusses the French and Indian War and its impact. It outlines several Acts passed by Britain that angered colonists and led to conflict. Key battles and events of the Revolutionary War are summarized. The document also briefly mentions contributions from women and African Americans during the war. It concludes with short biographies of several prominent figures from the Revolutionary period.

1. American Revolution
S a f a A d o o k k a t t i l

2. Introduction
The thirteen colonies were formed by
people from europe to seek refuge from
religious persecution, to have glory, or to
find riches. Also known as the three G’s:
● God
● Glory
● Gold

3. The New England Colonies
The New England colonies consist of 4 colonies.
● New Hampshire(1623)
● Massachusetts(1630)
● Rhode Island(1636)
● Connecticut(1636)
Main reason for settlement: Avoid religious persecution Ethnic Diversity: Mainly English
Settlement Structure: Close-Knit towns
Business and Trade: Shipbuilding, shipping, fishing,forestry
Culture and Society: Religious uniformity; small family farms and businesses with few servants or
slaves
Agriculture: Mostly limited to the needs of the colonies
fishing

4. The Middle Colonies
The Middle Colonies included
● Pennsylvania
● New York
● New Jersey
● Delaware
Main reason for settlement: Economic gain Agriculture: Fertile farmland produced export
crops
Settlement Structure: More scattered settlements
Business and Trade: Agriculture, skilled trades, shipping
Culture and Society: larger farms and businesses need indentured servants
Ethnic Diversity: English, Dutch, German, and Scotch-Irish
The middle colonies

5. The Southern Colonies
The Southern Colonies included
● Maryland,
● Virginia
● South Carolina
● Georgia
● North Carolina
William penn
Rich soil
No more debt
James oglethorpe

6. The French and Indian War
The rivalry between Britain and France
and conflict over the Ohio Valley led to
the French and Indian War in North
America. Settlers started moving
westward taking advantage of the
abundance of wildlife, however the
French were determined to keep the
Britain from moving westward, starting
the French and Indian War. The
outcome of the war had a huge impact
on colonists and played a huge role in
the path to the revolution.

7. Britain Wins
The fall of Quebec sealed the fate for
France. They lost, and power shifted from
them to the British. The war was tough and
long, and both sides had plentiful losses,
however in the end the British won. The war
may be over but the impact will be great on
the colonists leading to future tensions
among them, and the British.
Britain wins
France loses

8. Conflicts with Britain
Proclamation of 1763
a law forbidding British colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.Results: Families were
forced to leave their homes. Colonial expansion ends.
Sugar Act (1764)
a new tax on molasses; Results: colonists resented the tax and it was removed from system ni 1766.
Stamp Act (1765)
a 1765 law that placed new duties on legal documents and taxed newspapers, almanacs, playing cards,
and dice.Results; Tax collectors were attacked and colonists staged violent protests. Act removed from
system in 1766.

9. More Acts and Laws
Tea Act (1773)
Allowed British merchants to bypass colonial merchants and sell lower-priced tea directly to colonists.
Results:Colonist dumped tea into Boston Harbor in protest.
Quartering Act (1765)
Forced colonist to house British soldiers and provide them food, drink, and other supplies. Result: Colonist
support for British soldiers turned to resentment. Act removed from system in 1767.
Townshend Acts (1767)
New taxes and British soldiers could search property to look for smuggled goods. Results: Boycotts and
protests; Acts removed from system in 1770

10. First Battles of the Revolution
A fight broke out between Britain soldiers, and minutemen one known as the Battle of
Lexington and the other known as The Battle of Concord. The British won the Battle of
Lexington with more men ,however at the Battle of Concord the colonists proved that they
were not just a band of unorganized rebels, but an army that deserved respect. These two
small battles marked the beginning of the War to come. A few weeks after the battles the
continental congress declared their loyalty in a petition called the Olive Branch, and asked
to repeal the Intolerable Acts. King george was furious with the petition, and he ordered
20,000 more troops to the colonies to crush the revolt.
Olive
branch
petition
CRUSH THEM!!!

11. Declaring Independence
Many Colonist thought it was time for them to become independent
from Great Britain. After lots of thought, influence from the pamphlet, “Common
Sense”, and debate the congress decided to declare independence from Britain,
knowing that they were now traitors. Congress appointed a committee including
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger
Sherman to draft “The Declaration of Independence.”The Declaration summarized
the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. It was then signed by the
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Declaration of
independence

12. Battles/ Major Events
The Battle of Long Island: The Battle of Long Island is also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the Battle of
Brooklyn Heights. The victory over the Americans gave the British control of the strategically important city of
New York.
Dates: Aug 27, 1776 – Aug 30, 1776
Results: British victory, The British forces capture New York City and Long Island from the Continental Army
The Battle of Trenton: The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal battle during the American
Revolutionary War which took place on the morning of December 26, 1776, in Trenton, New Jersey.
Date: December 26, 1776
Location: Trenton, NJ
Result: American victory

13. Battles/ Major Events
Battle of Saratoga: The Battles of Saratoga marked the climax of the Saratoga campaign, giving a decisive
victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War.
Dates: Sep 19, 1777 – Oct 17, 1777 Location: Stillwater, NY
Winter at Valley Forge : This was the most hardest point of the War. The colonist faced terrible conditions,
but the soldiers endured. The colonists didn’t know it then, but once this was over the hardest part of the war
would be over.
Battle of Cowpens : The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary War fought on January 17,
1781, between American Colonial forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Sir
Banastre Tarleton, as part of the campaign in the Carolinas.
Location: Cherokee County, near Cowpens, South Carolina Date: January 17, 1781
Result: Decisive American victory

14. Battles/ Major Events
Battle of Yorktown : The Siege of Yorktown, also known
as the Battle of Yorktown, the Surrender at Yorktown, or the
Siege of Little York, ending on October 19, 1781, at
Yorktown, Virginia, was a decisive victory by a combined
force of American Continental Army troops led by General
George Washington and French Army troops led by the
Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army commanded by
British peer and Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis.
Dates: Sep 28, 1781 – Oct 19, 1781
Results: It is considered the last major land battle of the American
Revolutionary War. The Continental Army, led by General George
Washington, won a decisive victory against the British Army, led by
General Lord Charles Cornwallis. Cornwallis was forced to surrender
after being surrounded by Washington's army.
British
Surrender

15. Minor Contributions in the War
There were many minors(women and Africans) that contributed to the War effort.
When the men went off to fight, women took their husband’s work, made clothes,
harvested crops, made shoes, and some even made guns for the Army.
A great deal of Africans participated in the war effort. Some were spies,
minutemen, and one of them rode all night warning communities, like Paul Revere,
his name was WentWorth Cheswell.
Some women even
loaded cannons like
Mary ludwig hays

16. Prominent Personalities
Samuel Adams:
an American
statesman, political
philosopher, and one
of the Founding
Fathers of the United
States.
Patrick Henry: strongly
protested the Stamp Act;
representative from
Virginia; said "Give me
liberty or give me death!"
in an important speech
George Washinton: leader of the
American army during the
Revolutionary War; represented
Virginia in the First and Second
Continental Congress; 1st U.S.
President
Thomas Paine: wrote
"Common Sense" --helped
convince the colonists that
independence made
common sense
Thomas Jefferson : principal
writer of the Declaration of
Independence; made a deal with
France called the Louisiana
Purchase--doubled the size of
the United States
Benjamin Franklin : colonial journalist
and scientist; helped write the
Declaration of Independence; helped
negotiate the end of the Revolutionary

17. Bibliography/Citation/credits(websites)
● https://www.pearsonrealize.com/community/program/9a4bd08b-1720-366a-b7df-08720de2322a/28/tier/ead00429-7a
e6-3a2a-971f-0a49c178d54b/22/lesson/1c763592-e8c6-3f4b-b536-e84be7e3e64b/29
● https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-england-colonies.htm
● http://www.softschools.com/facts/13_colonies/new_england_colonies_facts/2040/
● https://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/books/content/ilessons/51/ils_gr5b_u4_c07_l1.pdf
● https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
● https://www.pearsonrealize.com/community/home
● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Trenton
● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Long_Island
● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_of_Saratoga
● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Yorktown
● https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Yorktown_(1781)
● https://quizlet.com/4866414/important-people-in-the-american-revolution-flash-cards/

18. Bibliography/Citations for images/ pictures
● George Washington :
https://www.google.com/search?q=george+washington&rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwip5
MP-xfHfAhVLmK0KHfDlD0IQ_AUIDigB#imgrc=kGI04Ay9YbXIiM:
● Samuel Adams :
https://www.google.com/search?q=samuel+adams&tbm=isch&tbs=simg:CAQSmQEJ-FUWl3HZBJMajQELEKjU2AQaBghCCBUICAwLELC
MpwgaYgpgCAMSKPQYlhmqEaAZ5gSVGasR_1xj1GPEYwjrEOp8uvzqgLpUuvTqMLo8u6iQaMH4FJ_10gHuwxuzVR5niDvCK5vZJZ2E-JW
n0PwtGgMCuqWS7AvYIcbWDgPvCL4b1WZSAEDAsQjq7-CBoKCggIARIEz2-M0gw&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiJxK-lxPHfAhUPKKwKHcTjCuA
Qwg4IKygA&biw=1745&bih=881#imgrc=XiplPaSv2nxExM:
● Patrick Henry :
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2013/12/Patrick-Henry-Hero-AB.jpeg&imgrefurl=http://www.history.co
m/topics/american-revolution/patrick-henry&h=250&w=334&tbnid=mQ4jfkjNJa7WEM:&q=Patrick+Henry&tbnh=132&tbnw=176&usg=AI4_-k
RXDa3mTOpMXaTrsrqeU0YJe6-maw&vet=12ahUKEwiw8qeOx_HfAhUUHzQIHZ9DB3YQ_B0wE3oECAQQEQ..i&docid=sqag6Je-INakJM&
itg=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiw8qeOx_HfAhUUHzQIHZ9DB3YQ_B0wE3oECAQQEQ
●
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● Thomas Paine
https://www.google.com/search?q=Thomas+Paine&rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir
=medbCzffKgTeNM%253A%252CUTPeNc_R7JmtTM%252C%252Fm%252F07kwl&usg=AI4_-kQtbJpLBsTURFW6
BoMnu3_iGp59gA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwin59C0x_HfAhX6HTQIHQO9CgoQ_h0wGHoECAIQCA#imgrc=medbCzffK
gTeNM:

19. Bibliography/Citations for images/ pictures
● 13 colonies map (introduction) https://www.britannica.com/event/Proclamation-of-1763/media/536603/195441
● Fighting (French and Indian War)
https://www.google.com/search?q=the+french+and+indian+war&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS758US758&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahU
KEwisqdCDieHfAhURS6wKHc1KC-QQ_AUIDigB&biw=1920&bih=904#imgdii=hy9zPXlpwBNMaM:&imgrc=ZGUrsT67EQBhbM:
● Sugar(French and Indian War)
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&biw=1745&bih=881&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=KEM9XI3TK4zisAWxxJ2gAQ&q=
sugar+clipart&oq=sugar+clipart&gs_l=img.3..0l4j0i5i30l6.1978.3367..3656...0.0..0.70.368.7......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67.EaTsw6RNJ_4#i
mgrc=tny2hKu-iscggM:
● Gavel(French and Indian War)
https://www.google.com/search?q=acts+and+laws+clipart&rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwii
6bao3u7fAhVmyVQKHaM2AL8Q_AUIDigB&biw=1745&bih=881#imgrc=2njefQZAmeqarM:
● Olive Branch Petition
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&biw=1745&bih=881&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=1pY9XPzhDZbG0PEPute1wAc&q
=olive+branch+petition&oq=olive+branch+petition&gs_l=img.3..0l6j0i67j0l3.1518.1518..2015...0.0..0.106.106.0j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.sTp5
v-ibYwc#imgrc=Dn-e70Z2w_EUFM:
● Women in war
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&tbm=isch&q=female+colonists&chips=q:female+colonists,g_1:clip+art&usg
=AI4_-kQp-PGYqqYmK50QMpjt9InnNXFv6A&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjAxfHUvvHfAhVKI6wKHXXPACoQ4lYIKSgB&biw=1745&bih=881&dpr=
1.1#imgrc=n8AFPtlh3aSfOM:
● Benjamin Franklin :
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://www.biography.com/.image/t_share/MTIwNjA4NjMzODE1Nzk1MjEy/benjamin-franklin-wc-93
01234-1-402.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234&h=1200&w=1200&tbnid=qUiId-pBqYdj-M:&q=Be
njamin+Franklin&tbnh=151&tbnw=151&usg=AI4_-kSdmfIN7Bs3MVHb0EnZsXlgYAWgLg&vet=12ahUKEwikppGXyfHfAhWEKn0KHdSJAYc
Q_B0wFXoECAQQEQ..i&docid=gO69FNz_gk9iSM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwikppGXyfHfAhWEKn0KHdSJAYcQ_B0wFXoECAQQEQ

20. Bibliography/Citations for images/ pictures
● Declaration of independence
https://www.google.com/search?q=declaration+of+independence&rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ah
UKEwjei6KIrvHfAhUxnq0KHU7gCBcQ_AUIDigB&biw=1745&bih=881#imgrc=jBN0qBoB7uYNXM:
● Join or Die
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Benjamin_Franklin_-_Join_or_Die.jpg&imgref
url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Benjamin_Franklin_-_Join_or_Die.jpg&h=2696&w=3740&tbnid=TdLeSLBa5wPFwM:&q=join+or+die&tb
nh=160&tbnw=221&usg=AI4_-kQN7yZFGWXcEU-L76R4FdwvbTYVVw&vet=12ahUKEwiBr7TUsvHfAhWkHjQIHUzkBD4Q9QEwAHoECAg
QCA..i&docid=M3Okv8JmO_ZvXM&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBr7TUsvHfAhWkHjQIHUzkBD4Q9QEwAHoECAgQCA
● Two Different Armies
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&tbm=isch&q=continental+v.s+british+forces&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEw
ik94qKtfHfAhXD34MKHefVCsYQBQg7KAA&biw=1745&bih=881&dpr=1.1#imgrc=MrlG3xJTg67kmM:
● African american men in revolution chart
https://www.pearsonrealize.com/community/program/9a4bd08b-1720-366a-b7df-08720de2322a/28/tier/ead00429-7ae6-3a2a-971f-0a49c17
8d54b/22/lesson/0f620bab-9665-38cf-8b1e-d22107776afb/29/content/50dd1b69-4fe4-36a0-8264-9d5fb8c47878/29
● Lady firing Cannon
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&tbm=isch&q=female+colonists&chips=q:female+colonists,g_1:clip+art&usg
=AI4_-kQp-PGYqqYmK50QMpjt9InnNXFv6A&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjAxfHUvvHfAhVKI6wKHXXPACoQ4lYIKSgB&biw=1745&bih=881&dpr=
1.1#imgrc=n8AFPtlh3aSfOM:

21. Bibliography/Citations for images/ pictures
● Letter(French and Indian War)
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&biw=1745&bih=881&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=w0M9XI23H4i4sQWf2aDoBA&q=
proclamation+of+1763+clipart&oq=proclamation+of+1763+clipart&gs_l=img.3..0.44543.49624..49978...0.0..0.76.1022.20......1....1..gws-wiz-i
mg.......0i7i30j0i7i5i30j0i5i30.sE59MAJq8qg#imgrc=rbBPf-Rvq7GsEM:
● The new england colonies
https://www.uihere.com/free-cliparts/middle-colonies-new-england-colonies-southern-colonies-province-of-georgia-map-6178212
● Soil
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&biw=1745&bih=881&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=gIE9XLvcF6-_0PEPo4m0-As&q=r
ich+soil&oq=rich+soil&gs_l=img.3..35i39j0j0i7i30l3j0i5i30l5.3153.4315..4718...0.0..0.111.515.2j3......0....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i8i7i30j0i24.PS
mc7bJlf2s#imgrc=Kntx3ytoLoVfSM:
● James oglethorpe
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&biw=1745&bih=881&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=DIY9XMaoHdGWsQW1lqm4BA&
q=james+oglethorpe&oq=james+oglethorpe&gs_l=img.3..0l10.97524.106700..107279...0.0..0.115.1612.7j9......0....2j1..gws-wiz-img.....0..35i
39j0i67.Qjd5rgXXnys#imgrc=TjWo7QW65nMEEM:
● William Penn
https://www.google.com/search?q=william+penn&rlz=1C1EJFA_enUS774US775&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjSts
2qne_fAhVEPawKHW1iAncQ_AUIDigB&biw=1745&bih=881#imgrc=T5RZmpJjmvwfkM:
● Thomas Jefferson :
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://www.biography.com/.image/t_share/MTE5NDg0MDU1MDEwMjQ4MjA3/thomas-jefferson
-9353715-1-402.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.biography.com/people/thomas-jefferson-9353715&h=1200&w=1200&tbnid=Vuh35E0tbPg
B2M:&q=Thomas+Jefferson&tbnh=160&tbnw=160&usg=AI4_-kTOZFgvcXQgVeCcBoDFItkmQ4wzJQ&vet=12ahUKEwjogLO7yPHfAhUM
RqwKHYn3DD8Q_B0wGXoECAMQEQ..i&docid=c-6-gN5tDGIeYM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjogLO7yPHfAhUMRqwKHYn3DD8Q_B0
wGXoECAMQEQ
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