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Transcript of American Revolution It’s too Late to Apologize It’s too Late.
American Revolution
It’s too Late to ApologizeIt’s too Late
Vocabulary• Loyalist• Patriot• Repeal• Militia• Minute Men• Mercenaries• Thomas Paine• John Locke• Declaration of Independence• George Washington• Mecklenburg Resolves• Tories• Whigs
First Continental Congress
• The Congress demanded repeal, or official end, of the Intolerable Acts.
• Declared colonies had a right to tax and govern themselves.• Called for the training of militias to stand up to British troops .• New boycott of British goods. • Voted to meet again in May 1775 if demands were not met.
The Colonial Militia Units were called Minute Men. They could be Ready in a Minute.
How Will The King and Parliament React?
•King and Parliament decide to use force (British Military) to reestablish their authority.
•General Gage of Massachusetts learned Colonial Minute Men were storing arms in Concord, Mass. General Gage
Lexington and Concord“The Shot Heard round the World”
Gage sends 700 troops to Concord to seize arms and capture colonialleaders.
As troops match out, Patriots sent out a signal. Paul Revere and William Dawes ride through the countryside at night to warn the Minute Men.
“The British are coming, The British are coming”
First Battle of the Revolution
Minute Men and British Troops meet at Lexington
No one knows whoFired first shot!!
Battles at both Lexington and concord!
British retreat to Boston arriving with 300 of the 700 soldiers started with!
Second Continental Congress1775 met after Lexington and Concord
Met in Philadelphia: Jefferson, Hancock, Franklin in attendance.
New England wanted to declare Independence Middle Colonies, more cautious.
All felt war was inevitable! Plan of action: 1st: form a army2nd Choose a leader, George Washington3rd Create a currency, (money).
Congress acting like a GovernmentPetitioned King “Olive Branch Petition” to stop
fighting and peacefully settle differences.
Split in the ColoniesPatriot vs Loyalists
PatriotsWanted to separate from England and fight for independence
LoyalistsColonists who stayed loyal tothe King.
Patriot Strongholds
From the map what predict-ions can you make about what areas do you think most of the war will be fought in and why?
Colonists take Sides
Patriots Loyalists
• loyalists were in every colony
• Many merchants and landowners were loyalists
• African Americans sided in hopes of gaining freedom
• Native Americans hoping to keep their lands
• Most left after the war was over
•Most Colonists were Patriots
•Most local governments controlled by Patriots
Early Battles, 1775Patriots capture Fort Ticonderoga
Patriots control of main route between Canada and Hudson river valley.Patriots capture important weapons , cannons which they moved to Boston.
Bunker Hill June 1775Americans defended the Hill through three attacks, only lost because they ran out ofAmmunition.
Significance: American soldiers proved they could stand up to professional soldiers.
Middle of the Road--many colonists were.
• Most colonists were not either for independence or against it.
• Common Sense: written by Thomas Paine, that argues for the need for the colonies to become independent. Persuaded many to support Independence!!
Thomas Paine: Common Sense
1776• May 1776, Henry Lee introduced
resolution for the Congress to vote on “These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.”
• Thomas Jefferson chosen to write out reasons for separation from England.
• Called Declaration of Independence• July 4, 1776
Declaration of Independence!
Three Sections:1. Preamble, lists our
natural rights.
2. List of Grievances or complaints against King George.
3. Dissolving the Bonds with England
RESULTS OF THE DECLARATION
Patriots no longer fighting for fairer Treatment, but now fighting for a
new Nation
The Fighting
First in New England heaviest fightingThen moved to Middle Colonies—New
York…spying big timeNathan Hale patriot spy, caught killed,“I regret I have only one life to lose for
my country.”Washington crossing the Delaware
River Christmas night surprising German Mercenaries (paid to fight for another country than your own)
The Fighting/Saratoga
Saratoga—upper New York, Patriots win, major turning point: This ended British hopes for easy victory.
Help from Overseas
France and other Allies declared war with Britain!
1. Lafayette-France, close friends with Washington
2. Kosciusko, Pulaski - Poland3. Baron von Steuben – Germany
The War was won only with support!!
Others Who Fought
From Beginning African Americans fought in the war. Both for the patriots and British, (who promised freedom for joining them)
During Revolution some statesTook steps to end slavery
War Moves South
Britain plansto captureSouth thenmove upinto theMiddle andNortherncolonies.
Yorktown—War Ends!
• Treaty of Paris-• United States gain
all the land Britain won from France in the French and Indian War!
• United States had to restore lands taken from Loyalists during the war.
Why Americans Won Independence!
Patriotic Spirit: fighting for a new Nation…risked their lives, and property!
Geography: Americans fought on their home ground, they new the Territory.
Skilled Leadership: George Washington’s courage and knowledge.
Help from Abroad: The French military and allies provided leadership and support.
Impact of the Revolution
• Creation of a new Nation• Declaration of Independence cemented the
ideas of equality, liberty • These ideas encouraged individual rights of
man in other countries, ie France
What was Happening in North Carolina During the Revolution
• NC set up a provisional Congress that sent delegates to Philadelphia against the Governors wishes
• Mecklenburg county leaders voted for independence, called “Meck/Dec of Independence, May 1775
• 1775 NC provisional congress created a loyalty oath for everyone.
• April 1776 NC declared their independence their independence from England. The NC passed the
• Halifax Resolves authorizing the delegates in Philadelphia endorse independence.
• NC first colony to endorse independence.
What was Happening in North Carolina During the Revolution
• NC had to create a new state constitution to govern the state.
• Confiscation Act took land from Tories who refused to pledge allegiance to the state.
• Overmountain Men surprised Tories at the Battles of Kings Mountian
• Much fighting between the Whigs and Tories in the State.
• The war left NC destitute for several years.
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