SOL VS 4.5American Revolution

How did the colonists’ ideas about government differ from those of the English Parliament?

Governmental Beliefs

no taxation without representation

had the right to tax the colonists

had legal authority over the colonists

English Parliament believed

They should not be taxed

their local assemblies had legal authority

Colonists believed

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govern belongs to the

people rather than to kings.

Who authored this historical document?

Thomas Jefferson

All of the following EXCEPT___ would be considered a patriot?

• Richard Henry Lee

• Patrick Henry

• General Cornwallis

• George Washington

Patriots vs. Loyalists

Correct!

• General Cornwallis • Commander-in-Chief of the British Army during

the American Revolution

• Surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown, VA - 1781

• Cornwallis was a loyalist • loyal to the King of England

What are some generalizations that could be made about blacks that lived in Virginia during the American Revolution era?

• If slaves fought, some were promised their freedom.

• Some slaves fought for the English.

• Some slaves fought for the colonists.

James Armistead Ex: Some Africans were spies and fought in the war.

What does this picture most likely represent?

• Burgesses arguing about “taxation without representation”

• The first representative body in North America (House of Burgesses)

• The beginnings of self-government

What famous Virginian authored the Declaration of Independence?

• Click on correct photo

Way to go!

Most of this very important paper was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, a Virginian. It stated that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

How did religious beliefs affect the American Revolution?• Answer: Many colonists remained

neutral regarding American Revolution. (generalization)

What does the term neutral mean?

Neutral means not supporting either side.

What contribution did George Washington make during the American Revolution?

Provided strong military leadership by serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

Thomas Jefferson• Drafted the

Declaration of Independence during the American Revolution era

• What if he had not drafted the document?

What if…

• If Thomas Jefferson did not draft the Declaration many colonists would not have read the words

“the authority to govern belongs to the people and we all have “rights

to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

Patrick Henry

• Inspired patriots from other colonies by saying ???

Give me liberty or give me death!

Where did General Cornwallis and the British Redcoats surrender to George Washington and the Colonial Patriots?

York River

Tidewater Region

Finish the Chart: A New Nation

All men created equal; rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

Thomas JeffersonDeclaration of Independence

Gives the basic rights of citizens; ideas from Declaration of Rights

George Mason encouraged Constitutional Congress to add

Bill of Rights

States that all people should have the right to worship as they please

Thomas JeffersonVirginia Statue of Religious Freedom

States all Virginian should have certain rights

George MasonVirginia Declaration of Rights

Plan of national government

James Madison

Father of the Constitution

Constitution of the United States

PurposePerson ResponsibleDocument

Federal Government• The United States is

governed by a federal government.

• What does it mean to be governed by a federal government?

The states and central government

share powers.

Cause and Effect

Parliament believed it had right to tax the colonists because of supporting French and Indian War

England supportedFrench and Indian

War with money and supplies

Colonists angry aboutTaxation and begin war with Englandto fight for Independence

Finish the analogy:

Appomattox Courthouse: Civil War :: ______: American Revolution

Appomattox Courthouse: Civil War:: Yorktown: American Revolution

Thirteen Colonies

Virginia and the House of Burgesses

Europe

England; Britain, & Parliament

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Questions for Quality Thinking

• Why do you think Virginia became involved in the American Revolution?

• What do you think about the slaves’ involvement in the American Revolution?

• Why was the “Declaration of Independence” significant to the remainder of the World?

Sorry! He was definitely a patriot.

• Richard Henry Lee• Virginian• Called for independence from England

• Second Continental Congress on June 7, 1776

• Later signed the Declaration of Independence

• Eventually became a United States Senator

Sorry! He would be considered a patriot.

A patriot was someone who supported the colonist’s fight

for independence from Britain.

Sorry!This is James Madison. His

contributions earned him the title “Father of the Constitution”. Many

of the ideas from the Virginia Plan and his detailed notes were used to write the United States

Constitution during the Constitutional Convention in

Philadelphia.

NO!

This is George Washington!

- First President of the United States

-- Commander-in chief of the Continental Army-- President of the

Constitutional Congress

Generalization• Rule or statement

• covers many examples or situations

• Broad statements• cover many examples, facts, or ideas

• Clues• most, some, usually, few, generally, typically

• Example: Some Africans fought in the American Revolution.