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    The Revolutionary War began in 1775 due to growing tensions between the American colonists and the British government. The British Parliament imposed taxes on the colonists through acts like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, without representation. This led to protests in Boston, including the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. In response, the British passed the Intolerable Acts, further angering the colonists. Inspired by writings like Common Sense, the colonists formed the Continental Congress and eventually declared independence in 1776. The war ensued, with many battles including Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown. Although the colonists faced many struggles, with help from France and the

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    The Revolutionary War began in 1775 due to growing tensions between the American colonists and the British government. The British Parliament imposed taxes on the colonists through acts like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, without representation. This led to protests in Boston, including the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. In response, the British passed the Intolerable Acts, further angering the colonists. Inspired by writings like Common Sense, the colonists formed the Continental Congress and eventually declared independence in 1776. The war ensued, with many battles including Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown. Although the colonists faced many struggles, with help from France and the

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    The Revolutionary War began in 1775 due to growing tensions between the American colonists and the British government. The British Parliament imposed taxes on the colonists through acts like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, without representation. This led to protests in Boston, including the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. In response, the British passed the Intolerable Acts, further angering the colonists. Inspired by writings like Common Sense, the colonists formed the Continental Congress and eventually declared independence in 1776. The war ensued, with many battles including Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown. Although the colonists faced many struggles, with help from France and the

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    The Revolutionary War

    1775-1783

    Britain Taxes the Colonist


    Stamp Act
    Required colonist to purchase a special
    stamped paper for legal documents

    The Townshend Acts


    Direct tax on imported goods like lead,
    paper, and popular drinks

    Tension in Massachusetts
    Boston Massacre
    Tormented British troops fired on an
    irresponsible gang

    Boston Tea Party


    Colonist response to the English tea tax
    Dumped tea into the harbor

    Boston Massacre

    Boston Tea Party

    British response
    Intolerable Acts
    Shutdown Boston Harbor
    Allowed soldiers to house in private
    homes
    Martial law was declared

    Colonist set up 1st Continental


    Congress

    Ideas that Help start the


    Revolution
    Thomas Paines, Common Sense
    Americas Destiny
    Create a better Society

    Declaration of Independence
    Natural Rights
    Wrongdoings of the King
    Social Contract Theory right to
    overthrow a government which fails its
    people

    Declaration of Independenc
    e

    Loyalist v. Patriots
    Loyalist
    Colonist who opposed independence

    Patriot
    Colonist who supported Independence

    The Fighting Begins


    Lexington and
    Concord

    Minutemen and
    British troops clash
    for the first time

    The British are Coming

    Peace or War
    Olive Branch Petition
    Peace petition sent by the colonist

    Battle of Bunker Hill


    Showed the British that the Colonist
    were willing to fight

    Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill

    Patriot Strengths and


    Weakness
    Strengths

    Washington's leadership
    Home field Advantage
    Inspiring cause

    Weakness

    Untrained troops
    Shortage of supplies
    No Central government

    British Strengths and


    Weakness
    Strengths

    Strong well trained army


    Strong Central government
    Support of Natives and Loyalist

    Weakness

    Weak leaders
    Distance
    Sympathy for cause

    Struggling toward Saratoga


    New York City
    Washingtons army defeated and forced
    to retreat

    Trenton

    Risky surprise attack, which resulted in a


    victory

    Philadelphia

    Patriot Capital which fell to the British

    New York City

    Trenton

    Trenton

    Trenton

    Struggling toward Saratoga


    Continued
    Saratoga
    Turning Point of the War
    Patriot victory which secured the help of
    France

    Saratoga

    Saratoga

    Valley Forge
    Winter Encampment
    Tested the resilience of the Continental
    Army
    Troops taught how to become
    professional soldiers by Fredrick Von
    Steuben
    Becomes a rallying call for Americans

    Valley Forge

    Valley Forge

    Valley Forge

    Colonial Life
    Financing the War
    Borrowed and sold bonds

    Equipping the Army


    Had to smuggle guns

    Women take on new roles


    Managed farms and business
    Made clothing and ammunition

    Winning the War


    European allies
    Marquis de
    Lafayette
    French General who
    lobbied for French
    help
    Commanded an
    Army

    Extra Battles
    Camden
    The Patriot Battle of
    Cowpens YouTube

    Winning the War continued..


    The British move South

    New British Plan


    Hoped to rally support of loyalist
    Achieved early success

    Yorktown
    Peninsular between the James and

    York River
    Cornwallis decision to move troops
    there cost English the War
    British troops surrounded and forced
    to Surrender

    Yorktown

    Yorktown

    Yorktown

    Treaty of Paris
    England recognized American

    Independence
    U.S. stretched from Atlantic to the
    Mississippi, from Canada to Florida
    Loyalist would be able to recover
    loses

    A Symbol of Liberty
    Impact on American Society
    Rise of egalitarianism, belief in equality
    of all people
    New Attitudes: ability, effort and virtue
    Women, Slaves and Native Americans
    did not have the same experiences

    Creating a Government
    Who should participate?
    How should the Government answer
    the people?
    How can opposing views still
    maintain a voice?

    Participants of the War


    Sam Adams

    Participants of the War


    Continued ..
    George Washington

    Participants of the War


    Continued ..
    Thomas Jefferson

    Participants of the War


    Continued ..
    Benjamin Franklin

    Participants of the War


    Continued ..
    Betsy Ross

    Participants of the War


    Fredrick Von
    Stueben

    Participants of the War


    Continued ..
    Molly Pitcher

    Participants of the War


    Continued ..
    Benedict Arnold

    Participants of the War


    Continued ..
    John Burgoyne

    Participants of the War


    Continued ..
    Paul Revere

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