The document summarizes the key causes and events of the American Revolution. It discusses the colonists' dissatisfaction with British control and taxes without representation. Key events included the Boston Massacre, Tea Party, and battles of Lexington and Concord. Critical figures in the revolution were King George III, Washington, Jefferson, and others. The colonists' victory was aided by defending their land and receiving support from France and Spain. The war concluded with the British surrender at Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris.
1. THE CAUSES AND RESULTS OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
WHAT I SHOULD KNOW:
6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Created By: S. Grey- SOL US 1.6a,b,c,d
2. Essential Knowledge
• As Great Britain expanded control over the
American colonies, many colonists
became dissatisfied and rebellious.
3. KEY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS
• Stamp Act: passed by
the British Parliament
in 1765 that required
a tax on all printed
items such as
newspaper and legal
documents
4. Key Words and Definitions
• Parliament: the British
legislature made up of
the House of Lords
and the House of
commons
5. Key Words
• House of Burgesses: The House of
Burgesses of VA was the first representative
government in the New World, and was
formed in 1619-1620.
6. Five Sources of Colonial
Dissatisfaction
• Colonies had no representation in
Parliament
• Some colonist resented the power of
colonial governors
• England wanted control over colonial
legislatures
• Colonies opposed taxes
• Proclamation of 1763 hampered western
movement of settlers
7. Sources of Colonial
Dissatisfaction
• Colonies had no representation in
Parliament.
8. Sources of Colonial
Dissatisfaction
• Some colonists resented the power of
colonial governors
9. Sources of Colonial
Dissatisfaction
• Great Britain wanted control over colonial
legislatures.
The House of Burgesses,
Williamsburg, VA.
11. Sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction
• Proclamation of 1763, which followed the
French and Indian war, restricted western
movement of settlers.
12. John Locke and the Philosophies in
the Declaration of Independence
• John Locke: English
philosopher who
stated that people
have inherent rights
to life, liberty, and
property.
13. Key Philosophies of the Declaration
of Independence
• People have certain
“unalienable rights” to life,
liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness
• People establish
government to protect
those rights
• Government derives
power from the people
• People have a right and
duty to change a
government
14. Key Individuals of the American
Revolution
• King George III:
British king during the
American Revolution
era
19. Key Individuals
• Patrick Henry:
outspoken member of
the House of
Burgesses; inspired
colonial patriotism
with “Give me liberty
or give me death”
speech.
20. Key Individuals
• Benjamin Franklin:
prominent member of
the Continental
Congress; helped
frame the Declaration
of Independence
22. Key Events of the American
Revolution
• Boston Massacre: In
1770, colonists in
Boston were shot
after taunting British
soldiers.
23. Key Events
• Boston Tea Party: In
1773, Samuel Adams
and Paul Revere led
Patriots in throwing
tea into Boston
Harbor to protest tea
taxes.
24. Key Events
• First Continental Congress: In
1774, delegates from all the
colonies met to discuss
problems with England and to
promote independence
25. Key Event
• Battle of Lexington and
Concord: This was the site
of the first armed conflict
of the Revolutionary war in
1775
26. Key Events
• Approval of the
Declaration of
Independence: Colonies
declared independence
from England on July 4,
1776.
27. Key Events
• Battle of Saratoga:
The American victory
in 1777 was a turning
point in the war.
28. Key Events during the
Revolution
Surrender at Yorktown:
the American and
French forces defeated
the forces of Lord
Cornwallis and marked
the end of the
Revolutionary War.
29. Key Events during the
Revolution
• Signing of the Treaty of Paris: in 1783,
Great Britain recognized American
independence in this treaty.
30. Advantages that helped colonist
win the Revolutionary War
• Colonists’ defense of their own land,
principles, and strong beliefs
• Support from France and Spain
• Strong leadership