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How would the world be different today if we didn’t have the Revolutionary War? By: Mrs. Pollock February 14 th, 2006 5 th Grade.

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2 How would the world be different today if we didn’t have the Revolutionary War? By: Mrs. Pollock February 14 th, 2006 5 th Grade

3 What started the Revolutionary War? New Taxes for Colonists caused quarrels and conflict. Parliament decided that the colonists needed to pay for the cost of the French and Indian War. The British forced a tariff on the goods they sold. People divided into the Loyalists and the Rebels.

4 “No taxation without representation” Stamp Act Sugar Act Tea Taxes The Boston Tea Party was a result of these taxes, showing defiance. Colonists had not agreed to these taxes.

5 The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes British were sent to Lexington/ Concord British goal: Arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Minutemen wanted to warn the colonists. This marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War. April 1775

6 Effect of the fight at Lexington and Concord Colonists against the British are now called the Patriots. Sons of Liberty were formed British were in search for weapons Since they were warned by Revere and Dawes, the weapons were moved. Minutemen were ready and the first shots were fired.

7 Declaration of Independence 1776 Thomas Paine published “Common Sense” which helped change public opinion in the colonies. Independence means freedom to govern their own Congress waited a month before taking a huge step towards independence. A committee drew up the declaration.

8 Independence Day Jefferson gave the Declaration of Independence to Congress on June 28 th Richard Henry Lee’s idea of cutting ties with Britain was approved on July 2 nd. On July 4 th 1776 the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. We have continued celebrating this day, today.

9 Treaty Of Paris Battle of Yorktown did not end the Revolutionary War. Treaty of Paris was the end. This was an agreement or negotiation between the British and the Americans. This treaty named United States as a new nation and described the borders.

10 Fun Facts List at least 5, but less than 10 fun facts you learned through this unit. Make them original, FUN, and exciting facts.

11 Questions Make one question for your peers to answer for each slide.

12 Work Cited Bibliography Use ezbib.com


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