1. Fight for Independence

2. Began July 3, 1754 Between England and France to control over land in North America Cost England a lot of money Last 7 years http://www.slideshare.net/albiejbm/events-leading-to- the-american-revolutionary-war-presentation

3. Results of the French and Indian War 1. British territorial claims greatly expanded in America. 2. British debt grew in an attempt to finance an ever-expanding war. 3. Resentment towards American colonists grew in Parliament among those who saw Americans as unwilling to financially support a war on their behalf. 4. American colonists unified for the first time against a common enemy. 5. Colonial militias saw themselves as volunteers or a "people's army" in contrast to the authoritarian and coercive British army. 6. France's influence in development of North American dwindled mightily. http://www.americanrevolution.com/FrenchandIndianWar.htm

4. King George III of England No colonists able to settle west of Appalachian Mountains Indian Territory If colonists already lived there, they had to move! http://www.slideshare.net/al biejbm/events-leading-to- the-american- revolutionary-war- presentation

5. Parliament imposed taxes on colonists Tea Act 1773 tax on tea Colonists reaction: Boycotted English tea Led to the Boston Tea Party Sugar Act King George needed money to pay for war between French and Native Americans Made colonists pay! 1764 taxed sugar and wine Colonists angry Boycott Colonists made own sugar and wine http://www.slideshare.net/albiejbm/events-leading-to-the-american- revolutionary-war-presentation

6. 1765 tax on anything written on paper Special stamp placed to show the purchase Colonists boycotted British goods Tax repealed by King George in 1766 http://www.slideshare.net/albie jbm/events-leading-to-the- american-revolutionary-war- presentation

7. 1767 tax on glass, paint, paper, and tea Colonists’ reaction English goods boycotted Protests Secret meetings “No Taxation Without Representation!” No choices in taxes http://www.slideshare.net/albiejbm/events-leading-to-the- american-revolutionary-war-presentation

8. Occurred in 1770 Colonists calling British soldiers names British soldiers reacted by firing on the crowd 5 people were dead Crispus Attucks is the 1 st African American dead http://www.slideshare.net/albie jbm/events-leading-to-the- american-revolutionary-war- presentation

9. John Adams - Prominent Bostonian lawyer who opposed reconciliation with Britain during the Continental Congresses Samuel Adams - Second cousin to John Adams and ardent political activist George III - King of Great Britain; declared colonies in state of rebellion in 1775 Patrick Henry - Fiery radical famous for his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech George Washington - Virginia planter and militia officer; took command of the Continental Army in 1775

10. Occurred after the Tea Act passed – reaction to the tax on tea Led by Samuel Adams Colonists disguised as Native Americans and boarded 3 British ships Colonists threw crates of tea overboard into the Boston Harbor http://www.slideshare.net/albie jbm/events-leading-to-the- american-revolutionary-war- presentation

11. In 1772, Samuel Adams of Boston created the first Committee of Correspondence, Exchange of ideas in letters and pamphlets among members. Led to dozens of similar discussion groups in towns throughout the colonies. Uniting colonists, distributing information, and organizing colonial voices of opposition.

12. First Continental Congress created 1774: one colonist from each of the 13 colonies would meet in Philadelphia Asked King George to get rid of the taxes “No Taxation Without Representation!” Boycotted all English goods

13. British marched to Lexington to capture Sam Adams and John Hancock, leaders of the Sons of Liberty. Sons of Liberty formed to stop collection of taxes and included Paul Revere and John Adams as well (a.k.a. Patriots) British marched to Concord to capture minutemen weapons Minutemen were volunteer farmers, fishers, and tradesmen Massachusetts Colony Paul Revere road the countryside to warn the minutemen of the British secret mission “The British are Coming!” Lexington “Shots Heard Around the World” – First shot fired

14. Second Continental Congress created Met in Philadelphia to create more organized colonial government George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Thomas Jefferson George Washington commander of Continental Army

15. 1 st major battle of American Revolution Massachusetts, June 1775 British General William Howe defeated American troops General Howe declared anyone helping the patriots considered to be traitors American troops loss battle due to lack of ammunition

16. Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4 th, 1776 Document sent to King George III

17. July 1776 General Howe wanted to use New York as a military base General George Washington wanted to control New York as well British had more soldiers, Washington retreated from Long Island

18. October 1777 British General Burgoyne forced to surrender at Saratoga Turning point in war as result of Burgoyne’s defeat France provided support to Americans to help them win the war Money, supplies, and ammunition

20. 1778 Virginia French and Americans defeated General Cornwallis together British realized defeat and retreated Cornwallis was defeated here again in 1781.

21. May 10, 1775 Controlled by 22 British soldiers Green Mountain Boys: Led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold who took over the fort Ammunition and gun powder taken over Belief that patriots will win

22. June 1777, the first American flag was created Betsy Ross sewed this flag to boost the confidence of Washington’s soldiers Belief that if the soldiers saw this flag that represents them, they will know what their freedom will look like and continue fighting for it.

23. September 3, 1783 Ben Franklin and Sam Adams went to sign agreement with King George III to end the American Revolutionary War

24. 13 colonies became 13 states Each state was independent and free Own money system Different laws created Each state more powerful than central government Articles of Confederation failed

25. Constitutional Convention 1787 in Philadelphia 1 Representative from each stated except Rhode Island Purpose of convention: to create a central government for the 13 independent states 12 Representatives wrote Constitution in 3 months July 2 nd, 1790 Constitution was adopted