Revolutionary WarRevolutionary War

Learning Targets

I can assess the struggles that the Colonists had in winning the Revolutionary War.

I can compare and contrast the stance of Patriots and Loyalists.

I can explain the impact of the Olive Branch Petition on the colonists’ decision to declare independence.

I can describe the purpose and main ideas of the Declaration of Independence.

Loyalists vs. Patriots

Not everyone agreed on how to resolve the conflict with Great Britain (GB).

Loyalists wanted reconciliation with GB.– Thought the GB would win– Had ties to GB– Didn’t see the benefit to independence

Patriots wanted independence from GB.

Olive Branch Petition

After losing many lives in battles, colonies sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George in Britain to seek peace.

King George said…no thanks.This forces the colonies into

declaring independence.

Declaration of IndependenceWritten by Thomas

JeffersonSigned on July 4,

1776Lists grievancesDeclares separation

from Great BritainThis is the moment

the war becomes a war for independence.

Learning Targets

I can assess the struggles that the Colonists had in winning the Revolutionary War.

I can compare and contrast the stance of Patriots and Loyalists.

I can explain the impact of the Olive Branch Petition on the colonists’ decision to declare independence.

I can describe the purpose and main ideas of the Declaration of Independence.

Learning TargetsI can assess the struggles that the Colonists had in winning the Revolutionary War. I can compare and contrast the strengths and

weaknesses of the colonies and Britain during the Revolutionary War.

I can evaluate the importance of the alliance with France in the Revolutionary War.

I can evaluate the effects of the Revolutionary War.

I can critique the Treaty of Paris from the point of view of Native Americans.

I can compare and contrast the role of women and African-Americans before, during, and after the Revolutionary War.

I can predict how limited political rights will lead to problems in society after the Revolutionary War.

Military Strengths & WeaknessesUnited States Great Britain

Home court advantage

Good leadership Goal of

independence

Good military Strong gov’t and $$

$ Support of Loyalists

and Native Americans

Untrained military Food shortages No central gov’t

Far from home Unfamiliar grounds Weak leadership

Strengths Strengths

Weaknesses Weaknesses

Changing Roles During War

Women had greater roles during the war.– Took over businesses– Followed soldiers (mending clothes, cooking,

etc.)– Fought in battles

Thousands of African-Americans fought in the army.

Alliance with France

France offered help to the Americans.– French people supported the idea of

revolution.– French gov’t wanted revenge against Britain

(from French & Indian War).

Treaty of Paris

Confirmed US independence.Expanded US borders to Mississippi

River (thus, voiding the Proclamation of 1763).

So, what did “independence” mean?

Equality and freedom for all people.– But only if those people are white.– And only if they’re men.– And only if they own property and

conform to society’s “norms”.So…who truly gained independence?What about everyone else?

Learning TargetsI can assess the struggles that the Colonists had in winning the Revolutionary War. I can compare and contrast the strengths and

weaknesses of the colonies and Britain during the Revolutionary War.

I can evaluate the importance of the alliance with France in the Revolutionary War.

I can evaluate the effects of the Revolutionary War.

I can critique the Treaty of Paris from the point of view of Native Americans.

I can compare and contrast the role of women and African-Americans before, during, and after the Revolutionary War.

I can predict how limited political rights will lead to problems in society after the Revolutionary War.