Warm UpTake out your Declaration of Independence

Worksheet work on for 10 minutes.

DOI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slWDdrByE18

The Revolutionary WarGoals of the Revolution

FreedomDefinition – 1. the power to exercise choice and make

decisions without constraint from within or without; autonomy; self-determination.

2. exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc.

What freedoms did the colonists want from England?

IndependenceDefinition – Freedom from the control,

influence, support, aid, or the like, of others

Why did the colonists want independence from England?

Warm Up ActivityThink Pair Share

2 Mins – Define “Revolution”2 Mins Discuss definition with Elbow PartnerWe will come up with a definition as a group

What Were the Goals of the American Revolution?

Why did the soldiers and leaders fight?

RevolutionDefinition – 1.an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough

replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.

2.Sociology. a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, esp. one made suddenly and often accompanied by violence.

How does this definition apply to the American Revolution?

Are there any Revolutions going on today?

Goals of the RevolutionChange the order of the English World and

AmericaPersonal RightsLandClassSelf Government

Personal RightsBritish citizens had

certain rights as British LawMagna Carta1689 English Bill of

RightsColonists were denied

these rightsNo QuarteringProtection from illegal

search and seizuresRight to bear armsRight to a trialProtection from Cruel

and Unusual Punishment

Land RightsEngland had prevented

further settlement of the American Continent

Denying the opportunity for many to own land

ClassEnglish society was

orderedConcept of Gentlemen

(Dukes, Barons, Sir)

Landowners and Wealthy Elites

Large group of poor and landless colonists

Self Government“Taxation without

Representation”

Self – DeterminationSelf Government

For the remainder…Quiz review sheet

Fight for your Rights…Now that we have the goals, it is time to start

talking fighting.

Contrast England and the Colonies in regards to Military advantages