U.S. HISTORYCasey Stewart

EQ- What are the political and economic factors that led to the American Revolution

Vocabulary• Colony- A place that is separate, still under another countries rule

• Colonist- Those who live in colony• Pilgrim- someone who travels to find religious freedom in new area

Vocab ext. • American Revolution- war between 13 colonies and England in 1775

• Independence- Freedom from ruling country

Pilgrims• Pilgrims came to America on the Mayflower• Pilgrims look for religious freedom from mother country England

• Mayflower landed in Massachusetts • Pilgrims settled the 13 colonies

The 13 Colonies• The Plymouth Colony was first• Georgia became 13th colony in 1733• Colonists in new territory, still under English rule

Taxes• England ordered colonists to pay taxes• This made the colonists angry, Many did not pay unfair taxes

• American Revolution began in 1775• Colonists wanted independence from England

Washington• George Washington, in 1775, was chosen as American army leader

• Washington had to train mostly farmers to be soldiers

Valley Forge

• Washington led army to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania In winter of 1777

• Army was without necessary supplies like shoes/shirts

Valley Forge Cont.

• Many men froze or starved to death

• As few left many stayed with their brave leader George Washington

Baron Von Steuben• Baron Von Steuben was German officer who trained u.s. soldiers

• Improved American soldiers to first class soldiers

Independence

• In 1781, British army surrendered to Washington

• Original 13 colonies became the 13 states of the united states

Check out The American Revolution Online• http://mrnussbaum.com/amflash/

Resources• http://www.epgn.com• http://kids.britannica.com• http://www.sentryman.org/id34.html• http://mrstoneshistory.wikispaces.com/American+Founding

• http://blog.mrmoss.org/?p=154

Standard• Standard 4-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of conflict between the American colonies and England

• Indicator 4-3.1- Explain the major political and economic factors leading to the American Revolution, including the French and Indian War, the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and Intolerable Acts as well as American resistance to these acts through boycotts, petitions, and congresses