1	Revolutionary War SOL USI.6
2	How did England impose its political and economic control over the colonies?
3	Economic Relationships England imposed strict control over trade. England taxed the colonies after the French and Indian War. Colonies traded raw materials for goods.
4	England’s reasons for control England desired to remain a world power. England imposed taxes, such as the Stamp Act, to raise necessary revenue to pay the cost of the French and Indian War.
5	England’s reasons for taxation • To help finance the French and Indian War • To help with the maintaining of English troops in the colonies
6	Political Relationships Colonists had to obey English laws that were enforced by governors. Colonial governors were appointed by the king or by the proprietor. Colonial legislatures made laws for each colony and were monitored by colonial governors.
7	"Why did many colonists become..." Why did many colonists become dissatisfied with England’s control over the colonies?
8	Sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction As England expanded control over the American colonies, many colonists became dissatisfied and rebellious.
9	"Colonies had no representation in..." Colonies had no representation in Parliament.
10	"Some colonists resented power of..." Some colonists resented power of colonial governors.
11	"• England wanted strict control..." • England wanted strict control over colonial legislatures.
12	"The Proclamation of l763 hampered..." The Proclamation of l763 hampered the western movement of settlers.
13	Colonies opposed taxes Burning of British Stamps in Boston
14	Key Events and People in the Revolutionary War
15	King George III He was the British king during the Revolutionary era.
16	Civilians Pulling Down the Statue of King George III In this French etching, New Yorkers pull down the royal statue. It will later be melted and turned into bullets.
17	Boston Massacre Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers.
18	Boston Tea Party Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes.
19	Thomas Paine He was a journalist and the author of Common Sense, a pamphlet that supported American independence from Britain.
20	John Adams He championed the cause of independence.
21	The First Continental Congress Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England and to promote independence.
22	Patrick Henry Outspoken member of House of Burgesses He inspired colonial patriotism with “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.
23	Phyllis Wheatley She was a former slave who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence.
24	"What ideas/philosophies about government were..." What ideas/philosophies about government were expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
25	Ideas of John Locke • People have natural rights to life, liberty, and property. • Government is created to protect the rights of people and has only the limited and specific powers the people consent to give it.
26	Declaration Committee five members of the drafting committee for a Declaration of Independence. From left to right are Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and John Adams.
27	Thomas Jefferson Major author of the Declaration of Independence
28	Benjamin Franklin He was a prominent member of the Continental Congress. He helped frame the Declaration of Independence.
29	"The Declaration of Independence proclaimed..." The Declaration of Independence proclaimed independence from England. It stated that people have natural (inherent) rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
30	"Key philosophies in the Declaration..." Key philosophies in the Declaration of Independence • People have “certain unalienable rights” (rights that cannot be taken away)—life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. • People establish government to protect those rights. • Government derives power from the people. • People have a right and a duty to change a government that violates their rights.
31	Approval of the Declaration of Independence Colonies declared independence from England on July 4, 1776.
32	Battle at Lexington and Concord This was the site of the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War.
33	Paul Revere He was a Patriot who made a daring ride to warn colonists of British arrival; cried “The British are coming!”
34	Washington was the commander of the Continental Army Washington and army officers
35	Battle of Saratoga This American victory was the turning point in the war.
36	Colonial Advantages Colonists’ defense of their own land,principles, and beliefs Support from France and Spain Strong leadership
37	General Charles Lord Cornwallis The British general who surrendered at Yorktown.
38	Washington at Yorktown
39	The surrender at Yorktown This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War.
40	Cornwallis and Washington at Yorktown
41	Signing the Treaty of Paris England recognized American independence in this treaty.