American RevolutionFight

Revolution? What does this word mean?

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?

Enough is enough

The American Colonists had obviously had enough

After intense training they began to organize Militias to fight back

Shot heard round the world

British soldiers and American militia met at Lexington Green in Massachusetts

Britain ordered the militia to leaveThe British soldiers were NOT suppose to fire (why?)

An American fired by accident (nervous)

Caused British line to all fireAmericans ran away1775

No Turning Back

Militias all over the 13 Colonies began attacking British soldiers

The American Revolutionary War had begun

Birth of the US Army

Eventually with the help of leaders such as George Washington the militias were turned into organized armies

France gets her revenge

France helped out the Americans during later on during the war

Helped the Americans winBritain began losing every battle1783 the British lost their last stronghold

Important Documents

Declaration of IndependenceCreated before the war was over (1776)

Mainly written by Thomas Jefferson“Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”

“All men are created equal”

Questions

Answer in FULL sentences (minimum 3 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?