The War for Independence

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The Stirrings of Rebellion
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Ideas Help Start a Revolution
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Struggling Toward Saratoga
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Winning the War
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. . . give me liberty, or give me death!
Patrick Henry
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. . . give me liberty, or give me death!
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The United States
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The World
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Key Idea
The colonies unite in their resistance to
Britain, as soldiers in Massachusetts fire the
shot heard round the world.
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SYNTHESIZING
What are some events that demonstrate the
conflict between Great Britain and the American
colonies?
Conflict grows
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Key Idea
Ideas about freedom and self-determination spur
the colonies to declare independence.
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SUMMARIZING
What were some of the causes, ideas, and results
related to the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence
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Key Idea
The colonists overcome early losses and
eventually score a major victory at Saratoga.
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Key Idea
The colonists enlist the help of European allies,
defeat the mighty British army, and establish a
new nation.
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Von Steuben, Layfayette Lead Europeans in Aiding
Rebels
Colonists Conquer Brits at Yorktown
Successful Treaty Negotiations Include Seeds of
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Leaders of Revolution Claim Slavery Violates
Human Equality
Native Americans Uncertain About Future with New
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1. What methods did colonists use to protest
actions by Parliament between 1765 and 1775?
2. Describe the causes and results of the Boston
Tea Party.
3. What were the results of fighting at
Lexington and Concord?
4. What did Jefferson mean, and not mean, by the
phrase all men are created equal?
5. Why did many colonists not support
independence?
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6. Why was the Battle of Trenton significant?
7. What British military plan did the colonial
victory at Saratoga ruin?
8. Explain how civilians supported the war
effort in the colonies.
9. How did France help the colonies during the
American Revolution?
10. Describe three significant challenges facing
the United States when the American
Revolution ended.