Section 1:The Revolution Begins

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CHAPTER 6
The American Revolution
Section 1 The Revolution Begins Section
2 Declaring Independence Section 3 Dark Hours
for the Revolution Section 4 The Patriots Gain
New Hope Section 5 Independence!
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SECTION 1
The Revolution Begins
Question How did the fighting at Lexington and
Concord affect the colonies dispute with Britain?
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SECTION 1
The Revolution Begins
April 18, 1775
250 British casualties vs. less than 100
colonists casualties
Shot heard round the world
Redcoats
April 19, 1775
Where muskets of militia members were believed to
be stored
Paul Revere and William Dawes
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SECTION 2
Declaring Independence
Question What were the main ideas stated in the
Declaration of Independence?
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SECTION 2
Declaring Independence
Declaration of Independence, July 4th 1776

• colonists rights

the colonists have unalienable rights

• actions of King George III

King George violated these unalienable rights

• actions of colonists

because King George violated these rights, the
colonists have the right to be independent
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SECTION 3
Dark Hours for the Revolution
Question What contributions did men, women,
American Indians, and African Americans make to
the war effort?
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SECTION 3
Dark Hours for the Revolution
Women
served as nurses, spies, or messengers ran farms
or businesses some fought in battles
Men
many volunteered for army
American Indians
African Americans
fought on both sides but many remained neutral
many fought for British to gain freedom free
African Americans were allowed to join patriots
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SECTION 4
The Patriots Gain New Hope
Question In what ways did foreign nations and
individuals aid the Patriots?
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SECTION 4
The Patriots Gain New Hope
NATION/INDIVIDUAL
CONTRIBUTION
France and Spain Bernardo de Gálvez Marquis de
Lafayette Tadeusz Kosciusko Kazimierz
Pulaski Friedrich von Steuben
provided military supplies
helped on western frontier
fought and provided money
brought engineering skills
helped train cavalry units
taught basic military skills
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SECTION 5
Independence!
Question What are some important facts about
each of the major Revolutionary War battles?
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SECTION 5
Independence!
July 4, 1778
surrendered to Clark without a fight
took difficult route
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CHAPTER 6
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. Why did the colonies declare their
independence from Britain? 2. What are the three
rights that all men have according to the
Declaration of Independence? 3. Why did some
foreign countries help the Patriots, and what
role did Patriots such as Benjamin Franklin play
in gaining this support?