Significance of the Revolutionary War

The War is Over!

1. As we learned, the last battle of the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Yorktown

2. The Treaty of Paris was signed shortly afterwards to officially end the war.

So What?

1. So? What’s the big deal?

2. What do you think? Why is this war so important to learn about?

3. How does it impact or relate to us?

4. Think and discuss!

Three Reasons

1. There are many reasons why this war is so important but we’ll discuss three main reasons.

Number 11. This war led to the creation of the

United States of America.

2. Without this war, we would not exist today as a country.

3. If we lost and England remained in control then we might…

a. Never have July 4th as a holidayb. Pledge allegiance to the flag, of the

United Kingdom of Great Britain. c. Have soccer as a major sport rather

than American football or baseball.

Number 2

1. This War showed the rest of the world that small countries can stand up for the independence.

2. Remember, our country had nothing more than a bunch of ragtag farmers and common folk to fight a war against the strongest nation on the face of the Earth.

Number 3

1. The world may be totally different today.

2. Without the United States:a. World Wars I and II may have

ended in a worse wayb. Many countries would be at

war with each otherc. Modern medicine, science, and

all technological advances may never have happened

What Else?

1. Can you think of any other significance of the Revolutionary War?