Resulting from French/Indian War
Who became the dominant power in North America?
Great Britain
What is the definition of opposition?
disagreement; resistance; expressed in action or argumment
Give some information about Paul Revere
-He rode out of Boston on the eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were about to march into the countryside northwest of the town.
-was known as a "Messenger of the American Revolution" as he brought news of the Boston Tea Party to New York
-he exclaimed "The British are Coming, The British are Coming!" on his famous ride
Describe the Continental Army
-army that has little military training and faced many challenges and defeats
-formed on June 14, 1775 by a resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia after the war's outbreak.
-The Continental Army was created to coordinate military efforts of the colonies in the war against the British, who sought to maintain control over the American colonies.
Which happened first?
-the continental army marched out of Valley Forge, PA
OR
-Continental and French soldiers, together with the French Navy cornered the British at Yorktown
-a well prepared continental army marched out of Valley Forge, PA
Why did the British tax the colonists?
after the French & Indian War, they owed lots of money and they felt the colonists should help pay their bills
What is the definition of boycott?
refuse to buy or use; protest or punishment
Tell me about Thomas Paine
-wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" which influenced the Second Continental Congress decision to fight for independence
How were the French involved in the American Revolution?
-they sent military troops to help the colonists fight the British
-they helped the colonists defeat the British at Yorktown and win the war
-France was a longtime enemy of Great Britain so they welcomed the opportunity to assist the colonists in their fight against the British
What happened first?
-Continental and French soldiers, together with the French Navy cornered the British at Yorktown
OR
-British Troops surrendered to French and Continental troops at Yorktown
Continental and French soldiers, together with the French Navy cornered the British at Yorktown
What are some examples of the British control over the affairs of the colonists?
The Stamp Act (required the colonists to pay a tax, represented by a stamp, on various forms of papers, documents, and playing cards)
Boston Massacre ( a crowd confronted eight British soldiers in the streets of the city. As the mob insulted and threatened them, the soldiers fired their muskets, killing five colonists)
Intolerable Acts (a series of four laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston Tea Party)
What is the definition of patriot?
a person who supports or defends his/her country
Tell me about Thomas Jefferson
-wrote the Declaration of Independence, which became a key document in American history
-was commander-in-chief of the Virginia militia, he mobilized the militia to reinforce the Continental Army in the Southern campaign, which ended in victory at Yorktown
Who was king during the American Revolution?
King George III
What happened first?
-British Troops surrendered to French and Continental troops at Yorktown
OR
-The British signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Revolutionary War
British Troops surrendered to French and Continental troops at Yorktown
How did the colonists demonstrate their opposition to the Stamp Act?
-sending petitions to London
-crying "No Taxation without Representation"
-writing Pamphlets
The colonists felt that it went against the British constitution to be forced to pay a tax to which they had not agreed through representation in Parliament.
When did the actual war begin?
April 1775 with the "shot heard round the world" in Lexington Massachusetts (although the American Revolution spans many years)
Tell me about George Washington
-boosted the morale of his troops by staging a surprise attack, crossing the Delaware river and forcing the surrender of the Hessian soldiers in Trenton, NJ
-appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775.
-his leadership presence and fortitude held the American military together long enough to secure victory at Yorktown and independence for his new nation in 1781.
When did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
WHat happened first?
-Friedrich Von Steuben joined Washington's troops at Valley Forge
-George Washington staged a surprise attack across the Delaware river
-Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped in Saratoga
-George Washington staged a surprise attack across the Delaware river
What was the First Continental Congress?
Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss America's future under growing British aggression.
What was the Second Continental Congress?
-representatives from ALL 13 colonies attended while the Battle of Bunker Hill was being fought in Massachusetts
-They decided to create an army, write a formal declaration of independence and set up a postal service
Who were Thaddeus Kosciuszko & Friedrich Von Steuben
TK:
-After making the acquaintance of Benjamin Franklin and proving his worth by designing blockades and fortresses along the Delaware River, Kościuszko was given the rank of colonel by Congress in October 1776. In December, he designed Fort Mercer in Red Bank, New Jersey.
-Polish engineer helped the Continental Army build defensive walls and forts near Saratoga, NY forcing the British to surrender their arms
FVS:
-joined Washington's troops at Valley Forge and trained a model company in the use of bayonets and muskets
-gave assistance to Washington in demobilizing the army in 1783 as well as aiding in the defense plan of the new nation.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Put these events in the correct order:
-British sign the treaty of Paris
-Continental and French soldiers corner the British at Yorktown
-British troops surrender at Yorktown
-Continental Army march out of Valley Forge, PA
1. Continental Army march out of Valley Forge, PA
2. Continental and French soldiers corner the British at Yorktown
3. British troops surrender at Yorktown
4. British sign the treaty of Paris, ending the war