Control 1.6a

Declaration of Independence 1.6b

Who Am I?

1.6c

Who Am I? 2

1.6c

Events

1.6c

100

England wanted to remain a world power.

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British Soldiers.

200

To pay for the French & Indian War.

A right that can not be taken away

George III

Patrick Henry

Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with England and to promote independence.

300

To help maintain the English troops in the colonies.

From the people

Lord Cornwallis

Paul Revere

 

Site of the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War.

400

Being taxed without a representative in the government

John Locke

John Adams

Phyllis Wheatley

American Victory, turning point in the war.

 

500

The Proclamation of 1763

Government is created to protect the rights of people and has only the limited & specific powers the people consent to give it.

Thomas Paine

Paul Revere & Samuel Adams

England recognized American independence.

 

Final Question:  1. Colonists defense of their own land, principals and beliefs, 2. Support from France and Spain, and 3. Strong Leadership