Warm UpFind your Declaration of Independence Activity on Front Table

Or

If you have it, have it out on your desk.

Major ConceptsFreedom

Independence

Revolution

• On your paper write down these words and define them as you know them• Turn to your elbow partner and compare your answer

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?

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?

What Were the Goals of the American Revolution?

Why did the soldiers and leaders fight?

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

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