Battles of the American Revolution

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1 Battles of the American Revolution Battle (Name) Dates / Location Description of Battle Significance / Importance of the Battle Lexington / Concord Bunker (Breeds Hill) Quebec Long Island Trenton Princeton Saratoga King s Mountain Vincennes Yorktown Created by Ron Gorr 9/9/2014

2 British and Colonial Advantages and Disadvantages in the American Revolution British Advantages British Disadvantages Colonial Advantages Colonial Disadvantages Created by Ron Gorr 9/9/2014

3 John Locke ( ) Enlightenment Thinkers (Use alternative resources to obtain answers. ) Baron de Montesquieu ( ) Jean Jacques Rousseau ( ) Adam Smith ( ) Denis Diderot & Jean le Rond d'alembert Describe who he is and where he came from. What were some his enlightenment ideas? What proof is there that these ideas were valued in America? an eclectic, a skeptic and investigator who trampling underfoot prejudice, tradition, venerability, universal ascent, authorityin a word, everything that overawes the crowd- dares to think for himself, to ascend to the clearest general principles, to examine them, to discuss them, to admit nothing save on the testimony of his own reason and experience. (Denis Diderot describing the enlightened being-1751)

4 1776: A Viewers Guide Setting: In response to the outbreak of armed conflict at Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia on May 10, While the delegates still hoped to reconcile with England, and issued appeals to the British people and the King to overturn the harsh policies of Parliament, they also adopted measures for raising money and manpower for a military force should the conflict continue. George Washington was commissioned to lead the new Continental Army. The refusal of the King to recognize colonial petitions, the conduct of the British military in the field, the hiring of German Hessians (mercenary soldiers) and the publication of Thomas Paine s Common Sense all contributed to a reevaluation of the goals of the colonial fight with England. By early 1776, the idea of independence was being discussed. On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia introduced a motion that the thirteen colonies declare independence. For the next month, Congress debated the measure. The month long debate over whether to declare independence is the subject of the film. Issues to Note: In the film you will see important leaders from the colonies speak both for and against independence. Watch closely for the arguments they offer on both sides of the issue. Take note of the following themes or issues: Use back if necessary to take notes on the following topics during the film. F.F.V.s (First Families of Virginia) The Resolution for Independence Regional differences over issues (N vs. S / E. vs. W) Benefits of remaining in the Empire Dangers of independence Treason Benefits of separating from Britain Reports from General Washington / Conditions for the military in the field Plight of women during the war / Abigail Adam s letters Slavery / Triangle Trade The Ratification Process / Unanimous Vote

5 Hamilton Jefferson Matrix Alexander Hamilton (Federalists) Secretary of the Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican ) Secretary of Personal Descriptions and History Supporters Assumption of state debts? How to deal with National Debt (Created by sale of bonds during Revolution) Views on National Bank Loose Interpretation: Strict Interpretation: Constitutional Interpretation (Erupted over idea of National Bank)

6 Hamilton Jefferson Matrix Alexander Hamilton (Federalists) Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican ) Nature of Man (View of the electorate) Role of the Government England: France: Foreign Affairs 1. What legacy did the following have on American people as American entered the 19 th century. a. Bacon s Rebellion b. American Revolution c. Shay s Rebellion d. Whiskey Rebellion 2. How does Washington s treatment of the Whiskey Rebellion affect the revolutionary paradigm?

7 Are We to Be a Nation Liberty Series (Volume 3, second segment) 1. Describe the condition and interactions between the colonies following the Revolutionary War. 2. How did the end of war effect the western frontier? The Indians? 3. Describe the plight of Loyalists following the revolution. 4. Who is Alexander Hamilton? Describe him. What were his contributions to the Constitution? 5. What political, social, and economic dilemmas faced the colonies and the nation in post-war America? Fill this one out throughout the film. Political Dilemmas Social Dilemmas Economic Dilemmas 6. Discuss Shay s Rebellion and its significance. (See reading) 7. Describe James Madison.

8 8. Provide details about the Constitutional Convention. (Pretend you are a reporter inside and you are telling all of your readers about the proceeding.) 9. What views did Madison have about the size of America and the ability of a new American democracy to function? 10. Why did many oppose the creation of the new national (federal) government? 11. Who are the Anti-Federalists? What are their major concerns? 12. Who were the Federalists? What their arguments in favor of the new Constitution. 13. How did the Constitution address the rights of the individuals? 14. How did the Bill of Rights contribute to the final ratification of the Constitution? 15. Why can the Constitutional Convention be considered one of the first causes of the Civil War?