 | Introduction: Hook, Thesis Statement, Main Ideas/Reasons Still, it did happen and the colonists were justified in declaring independence for two reasons. First, the colonists were not even part of the decisions Great Britain made about America 9.37 Kb.  1 | read |
 | Goal 1 Review Test Multiple Choice How did the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and the Intolerable Acts encourage American colonists to consider revolution against British rule? 134.64 Kb. 1 | read |
| Second Continental Congress Boston area following the first shots at Lexington and Concord. The British redcoats were outnumbered 83.91 Kb. 1 | read |
 | Five views of the american revolution Pacific Ocean. Colonists defended their land with guns, and their ties to their property and their weapons were underestimated by the British 10.88 Kb. 1 | read |
| Chapter Two American Society in the Making The newcomers never lost this heritage entirely, but they-and certainly their descendants-became something quite different from their relatives who remained in the Old World. They became what we call Americans. But not right away 102 Kb. 3 | read |
| Defining us: The American Experience Essential Learning: Students will examine the causes of dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution 62.88 Kb. 1 | read |
| Colonial period & the revolutionary period Albermarle (1744) while Brunswick Co formed 1720 from Isle of Wight and Prince George; Brunswick gave land to Amelia 1734, Greensville, and Lunenberg 85.34 Kb. 1 | read |
| The Sugar Act In 1764, Parliament passed the Sugar Act In 1764, Parliament passed the Sugar Act. This law placed a tax on sugar, molasses, and other products shipped to the colonies. It also called for strict enforcement of the act and harsh punishment of smugglers 43 Kb. 1 | read |
| Lesson 23 (2 days) Do Now: Think about the following questions What happened at the battle at Lexington & Concord? Did the Americans give up after these battles? 20.03 Kb. 1 | read |
| A triangular wooden palisade Wattle and daub has been used for at least 6000 years and is still an important construction material in many parts of the world 49.51 Kb. 1 | read |
| Captain John Smith Captain John Smith was a soldier, an explorer, and a writer. He helped establish the first permanent English colony in North America. This colony was a success mainly because of Smith's leadership skills 5.86 Kb. 1 | read |
| Characters: Act 1 George Washington: (speak to French Commander) I have been sent here to give you this letter 24.59 Kb. 1 | read |
| Causes of the American Revolution The Colonial Mindset and Events That Led to Revolt Englishmen. The British, on the other hand, felt that the colonies were created to be used in the way that best suited the crown and parliament. This conflict is embodied in one of the rallying cries of the American Revolution 15.26 Kb. 1 | read |
| Colonial Settlement & Society French successfully founded a permanent settlement prior to 1600 (C) the French successfully converted large numbers of Native Americans to Christianity 238.14 Kb. 5 | read |
| Mr. Winschel Honors European History But with that signature and the 54 others that followed over the course of the next two months, a nation was born. The date is the fourth of July, American Independence Day 18.53 Kb. 1 | read |