The Revolutionary War

Jul 04, 2012

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The Revolutionary War

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The Revolutionary War . Battle of Kettle Creek: A big victory in Georgia for the patriots. The battle is important because the British had captured and controlled most of Georgia.

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The Revolutionary War. Advantages. Disadvantages. Battles of Trenton and Princeton. What happened at the Battle of White Plains? Name two problems Washington faced at the end of 1776. Why were the Hessians surprised that the Americans attacked them at Trenton?

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During the time of the American Revolution, many residents of the colonies were unsure whether the idea of separating from England was a good one. Many were opposed to it. These individuals were called loyalists. Loyalists had good reason to oppose a push for independence. Loyalists had a strong se

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Told By: A Patriot Named Joseph Lim. The Revolutionary War.

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From Lexington to Yorktown. The Revolutionary War. Phase One: New England. Lexington and Concord. New York Falls to the British. Phase Two: Middle Colonies. Saratoga. Philadelphia falls to the British, 1777 George Washington enters winter quarters at Valley Forge. Phase Three: The South.

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The Revolutionary War. British Move Against New York. British Gen. Howe took one last shot at resolving the Revolution diplomatically, but found no success Summer 1776, Howe moved to capture New York City, first routing the Continental Army on Long Island. New York Falls.

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The Revolutionary War. Patrick Henry. Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! --Patrick Henry, 1775. Thomas Paine.

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The Revolutionary War. AKA: The American Revolution OR The War of Independence. Events Leading Up to the War. Stamp Act. Townshend Acts. Proclamation of 1763. Important People. King George III- (1738-1820).

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The Revolutionary War. By: Alessandro Andromidas. What were the events that led to the development of the United States of America as an independent nation?. The French and Indian war

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The Revolutionary War. War for American Independence. New York and New Jersey. New York City in Flames (1776). New York and New Jersey. Washington Crossing the Delaware. Painted by Emanuel Leutze, 1851. NY & PA [1777-1778]. Saratoga: “Turning Point” of the War?.

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The Revolutionary War. By Kennedy Burnett. About the Colonies. The Colonists came to the New World and settled in the 13 colonies. The Colonists were ruled by the British. The Colonists became angry and wanted to be free of British rule.

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The Revolutionary War. Unit 2 Lesson 6. Standards. SS8H6 The student will analyze the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Georgia.

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The Revolutionary War. Presentation #1: The Basic Facts. Key Dates. 1765 – Stamp Act 1773 – Boston Tea Party July 4 th , 1776 – Declaration of Independence 1781 – Surrender at Yorktown 1783 – Treaty of Paris. Key People. John Adams Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson George Washington

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The Revolutionary War. Washington’s Army. Lexington and Concord. Paul Revere, William Dawes & Samuel Prescott. Revere and Dawes rode from Charlestown (by Boston) to Lexington Warn Sam Adams & John Hancock of British attack Only Prescott made it to Concord.

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The Revolutionary War. By Miss Lily for Mrs. Stephens’ 4th grade Class. Analyze the Photograph. Before the U.S.A. King George of Britain had 13 colonies in North America. People had come to live in them so they could have some freedom and to start a new life.

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The Revolutionary War. Battles, Generals. Review Slide. Up until 1776, most of the fighting centered around what area? What are some disadvantages of the Patriot army? Advantages? By mid-1776 fighting is going to shift into the middle colonies. Battle of Long Island.

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The Revolutionary War. Write a sentence with the following words: 1. George Washington 2. Treaty of Paris 3. Pontiac 4. Treason 5. Boycott 6. Revolution Answer the following questions in a complete sentence

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The Revolutionary War. The Divided Colonies. 1/3 Patriots- Support Independence* 1/3 Loyalists or Tories- Loyal to GB* (Middle and Southern Colonies ) 1/3 Undecided- Lacked Commitment* A Civil War. Great Britain’s Strengths. Professional Army* British Naval Tradition*

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The Revolutionary War. Events Leading to War. 1. The Continental Congress-September 1774 Philadelphia 55 Delegates including George Washington, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Samuel Adams, John Adams, and Roger Sherman in attendance.

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The Revolutionary War. How was the Continental Army able to defeat the British army?. Second Continental Congress: May, 1775. Second Cont Cong sends Olive Branch Petition to King George. Colonists debate two main issues: 1. Should we work things out with King George?

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The Revolutionary War. Vocabulary. Redcoats: British soldiers Minutemen: American colonial militia Militia: Army of citizens Continental Army: Colonial Army. Lexington - Concord.

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