The American Revolution 1776-1783

Important People to the start of The Revolution 3.1 II c – Patrick Henry – “Give me liberty or give me death” Samuel Adams – organized Sons of Liberty Benjamin Franklin – diplomat in England but went to the Patriot side because of the way he was treated George Washington – commander of the Continental Army Thomas Jefferson – wrote Declaration of Independence Richard Henry Lee – proposed independence

Men and Women Mobilized to Support the Independence Movement 3.1 II d – women made homespun cloth Men joined militias Paid taxes to colonial government Women followed the army to help as nurses and to cook Donated supplies to army Women ran farms and businesses while men were away Slaves and free African Americans fought for Continental Army

Keys to Success 3.1 II e – Washington able to keep the army together, especially at Valley Forge (1777) Patriots were fighting to protect their rights and liberties Saratoga (1777)– victory led to French support – loans, military aid, and naval support.

Ideas that Inspired the Revolution and New Government 3.2 I a John Locke – humans were essentially good, government should protect life, liberty, and property, if not we had the right to revolt. Thomas Paine – Common Sense – monarchy is wrong Montesquieu – separation of powers Great Awakening – rejection of the Church of England and any other religion that rejected the individuals right to choose their own path to God

Republican Government 3.2 I b John Locke – popular sovereignty – power comes from the people Constitution - based on popular sovereignty Federalism – balancing national and state governments John Adams – Bicameralism Checks and balances