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On May 10, 1775, colonial delegates met in Philadelphia

Colonists create a “Continental” Army to fight the British

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Soldiers from the colonies

George Washington was elected Commander in chief

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He was a Virginian Patriot who considered himself an “American”

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First major battle of the Revolution

British won but lost many soldiers

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A peaceful petition sent to king George in July of 1775 asking him to end quarrels

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Published by Thomas Paine

The pamphlet persuaded colonists that independence was the key to a brighter future

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Thomas Jefferson of Virginia

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To explain to the world why the colonies were choosing to separate from Great Britain

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From the consent of the governed/citizens

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Rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happinesS)

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Southerners felt it would lead to demands to free the slaves

Merchants in the slave trade might be offended

They thought it was unfair to blame the king

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On July 4, 1776


1775-1783. Patriots (1/3): colonists who were fighting against the British. Poor organization and training, few military supplies. Defending their homeland.

1775-1783. Patriots (1/3): colonists who were fighting against the British. Poor organization and training, few military supplies. Defending their homeland.

Chris Anderson Randolph-Henry High School. 1775: near Boston, anger and hostilities break out between the colonists and the British the Bostonians.

Chris Anderson Randolph-Henry High School. 1775: near Boston, anger and hostilities break out between the colonists and the British the Bostonians.

Objectives Identify the causes of the Boston Tea Party. Explain how the colonists protested the Intolerable Acts. Describe the events of April 19, 1775,

Objectives Identify the causes of the Boston Tea Party. Explain how the colonists protested the Intolerable Acts. Describe the events of April 19, 1775,

Revolutionary War Study Guide 4 th grade. Militia-a group of citizens trained to serve as soldiers as needed. In 1775, many colonists joined a militia.

Revolutionary War Study Guide 4 th grade. Militia-a group of citizens trained to serve as soldiers as needed. In 1775, many colonists joined a militia.

The Road to Revolution, 1763-1775. How did the various English colonists come to see themselves as “Americans”?

The Road to Revolution, 1763-1775. How did the various English colonists come to see themselves as “Americans”?

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American Revolutionary War 1775 - 1783. Factors Favoring Both Sides Colonists: Homefield Advantage British Overconfidence Stronger Patriotism

Declaration of Independence (1776). Second Continental Congress met in 1775 -Rejected Parliament’s power to tax -Many delegates still want reconciliation.

Declaration of Independence (1776). Second Continental Congress met in 1775 -Rejected Parliament’s power to tax -Many delegates still want reconciliation.

Traders, Explorers, and Colonists and Colonists

Traders, Explorers, and Colonists and Colonists

Creating a New Nation 1775–1788. >> Which political theories did the American colonists use to justify their revolution, and how did they adapt those.

Creating a New Nation 1775–1788. >> Which political theories did the American colonists use to justify their revolution, and how did they adapt those.

By: Amy, Rebecca, Aaron, and Olivia. The Revolutionary War was a very large war in America. It started on April 19, 1775. North American colonists and.

By: Amy, Rebecca, Aaron, and Olivia. The Revolutionary War was a very large war in America. It started on April 19, 1775. North American colonists and.

The Revolutionary War 1775-1783. Battle of Lexington and Concord 1. Members of Colonial Militia become minutemen 2. Colonists call themselves Patriots.

The Revolutionary War 1775-1783. Battle of Lexington and Concord 1. Members of Colonial Militia become minutemen 2. Colonists call themselves Patriots.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION. SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS MAY 10, 1775 HOPING TO AVOID WAR WITH BRITAIN, DELEGATES SENT THE “OLIVE BRANCH PETITION” DECLARING THEIR.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION. SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS MAY 10, 1775 HOPING TO AVOID WAR WITH BRITAIN, DELEGATES SENT THE “OLIVE BRANCH PETITION” DECLARING THEIR.

Tensions increased during the winter of 1774 and spring of 1775. The King refused to listen to the colonists’ complaints. Patrick Henry said, “Give.

Tensions increased during the winter of 1774 and spring of 1775. The King refused to listen to the colonists’ complaints. Patrick Henry said, “Give.

1763-1775. The war was extremely costly for Great Britain. American colonists were content as English citizens in the New World. They only sought the.

1763-1775. The war was extremely costly for Great Britain. American colonists were content as English citizens in the New World. They only sought the.

The American Revolution Part Two 1775 - 1781. Ponder this….. If the colonists offered to be peaceful instead of declaring independence, do you think.

The American Revolution Part Two 1775 - 1781. Ponder this….. If the colonists offered to be peaceful instead of declaring independence, do you think.

U.S. History Chapter 6. In May of 1775, few delegates to the Continental Congress wanted to formally break ties with Britain.

U.S. History Chapter 6. In May of 1775, few delegates to the Continental Congress wanted to formally break ties with Britain.

Chapter 5 Section 4 Moving Toward Independence. 2 nd Continental Congress May 10, 1775 Many delegates not ready to break away from GB.

Chapter 5 Section 4 Moving Toward Independence. 2 nd Continental Congress May 10, 1775 Many delegates not ready to break away from GB.

The Road To Revolution 1763-1775. The French & Indian War Ends The war was extremely costly for Great Britain. American colonists were content as English.

The Road To Revolution 1763-1775. The French & Indian War Ends The war was extremely costly for Great Britain. American colonists were content as English.

In 1700’s, colonists “breeding like rabbits” Population doubled every 25 years Average age was 16--population was youthful By 1775, 90 percent of the.

In 1700’s, colonists “breeding like rabbits” Population doubled every 25 years Average age was 16--population was youthful By 1775, 90 percent of the.

1750 1755 1760 1765 1770 1775 1780 1785 1790 1795 1800 ...files.libertyfund.org/files/2567/AmericanFoundingTimeline.pdf1767 Townshend Acts call for new import levies 1768 Colonists

1750 1755 1760 1765 1770 1775 1780 1785 1790 1795 1800 ...files.libertyfund.org/files/2567/AmericanFoundingTimeline.pdf1767 Townshend Acts call for new import levies 1768 Colonists