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American Revolution

American Revolution. Fight. What does this word mean?. Revolution?. A sudden and quick change in something. Often used to describe a radical change in government Can be peaceful or violent. Can anyone name any other revolutions?. The American Colonists had obviously had enough

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American Revolution

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  1. American Revolution Fight

  2. What does this word mean? Revolution?

  3. A sudden and quick change in something. • Often used to describe a radical change in government • Can be peaceful or violent

  4. Can anyone name any other revolutions?

  5. The American Colonists had obviously had enough • After intense training they began to organize Militias to fight back Enough is enough

  6. British soldiers and American militia met at Lexington Green in Massachusetts • Britain ordered the militia to leave • The British soldiers were NOT suppose to fire (why?) • An American fired by accident (nervous) • Caused British line to all fire • Americans ran away • 1775 Shot heard round the world

  7. Militias all over the 13 Colonies began attacking British soldiers • The American Revolutionary War had begun No Turning Back

  8. Eventually with the help of leaders such as George Washington the militias were turned into organized armies Birth of the US Army

  9. France helped out the Americans during later on during the war • Helped the Americans win • Britain began losing every battle • 1783 the British lost their last stronghold France gets her revenge

  10. Declaration of Independence • Created before the war was over (1776) • Mainly written by Thomas Jefferson • “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” • “All men are created equal” Important Documents

  11. Answer in FULL sentences (minimum3 sentences per question) • Do you think the Americans were right to resort to violence? Could it have been solved peacefully? Why or why not • “All men are created equal”. What is wrong with that quote from the Declaration of Independence? Questions

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