Revolution (Lesson 1)
Prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763
1773 — Colonial protest against Tea Act; escalated British punishment.
When was the Boston Tea Party and why was it important?
July 4, 1776 — Declared independence from Britain.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted and what does it do?
Commander of the Continental Army.
George Washington
1777: New York — turning point, France allied with U.S.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
To repay war debt and finance protection of the colonies.
Britain taxed the colonies after the French & Indian War
1770 — Used as propaganda to inflame anti-British feelings.
When was the Boston Massacre and its significance?
Rights that cannot be taken away — Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness.
What are unalienable rights?
Main author of Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
1777-78: Pennsylvania — harsh winter; training improved army.
What is the Winter at Valley Forge?
“No taxation without representation”—colonists had no voice in Parliament.
Why were colonists upset about taxes passed by Parliament?
Passed Intolerable Acts to punish Boston.
What did Parliament do after the Boston Tea Party/Massacre?
Examples: Quartering troops, taxation without representation, dissolving legislatures.
Grievances or issues proving King George was a tyrant
Advocate for women’s rights; “Remember the ladies.”
Abigail Adams
1781: Virginia — Final major battle; British surrendered.
Stricter enforcement of taxes and trade laws increased tension and resentment.
How did British economic policies change their relationship with colonists?
First Continental Congress met to organize protest and militias.
What was the colonial reaction to the Intolerable (Coercive) Acts?
Favoring one side. Patriot: “British are tyrants” / Loyalist: “Colonies must obey king.”
What is "bias" mean? What is the difference between a Patriot & Loyalist.
Diplomat; negotiated alliance with France.
Benjamin Franklin
Knowledge of land, strong leadership, motivation for independence.
What were colonial advantages in the Revolution?
Britain gained territory but increased control over colonies → seeds of revolution.
What was the outcome/significance of the French & Indian War?
First battles of the Revolution — “shot heard ’round the world.”
Battles of Lexington & Concord
John Locke — natural rights and social contract
Who influenced the Declaration and what ideas did he contribute?
4 More People: MOW: writer supporting independence; SA: organized protests, Sons of Liberty; JA: lawyer & diplomat; JPJ: naval hero “I have not yet begun to fight!”
Mercy Otis Warren, Samuel Adams, John Adams, John Paul Jones.
Britain recognized U.S. independence; U.S. gained territory to Mississippi River.
What is the Treaty of Paris, 1783?