Transcript revolution- vs 4 5 american rev

SOL VS
4.5
American Revolution
How did the colonists’ ideas about
government differ from those of the
English Parliament?
Governmental Beliefs
English Parliament believed
had legal authority over
the colonists
had the right to tax the colonists
Colonists believed
their local assemblies had
legal authority
They should not be taxed
no taxation without representation
• states that the authority
to govern belongs to the
people rather than to
kings.
Who authored this historical
document?
Thomas Jefferson
Patriots vs. Loyalists
All of the following EXCEPT___ would be
considered a patriot?
• Richard Henry Lee
• Patrick Henry
• General Cornwallis
• George Washington
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
James Armistead
fought for the Ex: Some Africans
colonists.
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?
Tidewater
Region
York River
Finish the Chart: A New Nation
Document
Constitution of the
United States
Person Responsible
Purpose
James Madison
Father of the
Constitution
George Mason
Plan of national
government
Virginia Statue of
Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson
States that all people
should have the right to
worship as they please
Bill of Rights
George Mason
encouraged Constitutional
Congress to add
Gives the basic rights
of citizens; ideas from
Declaration of Rights
Declaration of
Independence
Thomas Jefferson
All men created equal;
rights to life, liberty, and
pursuit of happiness
Virginia Declaration
of Rights
States all Virginian
should have certain
rights
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
Colonists angry about
Taxation and begin
war with England
to fight for
Independence
England supported
French and Indian
War with money
and supplies
Parliament believed it
had right to tax the
colonists because of
supporting French and
Indian War
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
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.