History Learning Unit

American History and Civilization

With Teacher Matt

Chapter I:

Early American History: Expoloration and Colonization (1607- 1754)

With Teacher Matt

Chapter I:

Early American History: Expoloration and Colonization (1607- 1754)

With Teacher Matt

Course Objectives

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Gain information about the history, language and culture of the United States.

Understand diverse aspects of culture, social and philosophical movements.

Learn about achievements in art, architecture and science.

Improve receptive and productive communication skills in English

Increase students' intellectual curiosity about American culture and its people

Develop universally-applicable historiographical skills to understand the perspectives, ideologies, motivations and debate surrounding historical events at the time of origin and today.

Classroom Rules and Expectations

Bring a smile to class :)

Attend Class Regularly!

Participate and pay attention!

Study hard and complete assigments on time

Be Respectful and Support your classmates

Absolutely no phones during exams!

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Discussion:

1. What comes to your mind when you think of the U.S.?

2. What do you already know about American history and/or culture?

3. In your opinion, what does it mean to be an American?

4. What would you like to learn about in this course?

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Unit 01

SHOW ME WHAT YOU KNOW:KAHOOT QUIZ ON US HISTORY/CULTURE

The history of the Americas begins in an unlikely place...

It starts here!

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What famous battle is depicted in this picture?

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The Great Siege of Constantinople (1453)

The Byzantine Empire vs. the Ottoman Empire

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The Fall of Constantinople (1453)

• In 1453, the Ottoman Empire defeats the Byzantine Empire and now control Constantinope (Istanbul)

• This battle will forever change history and lead to the discovery of the Americas

Can you guess how?

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How did the Fall of Constantinople lead to the discovery of the Americas?

• The Ottomans now controlled the Europe-Asia trade routes, such as the Silk Road
• The Ottomans imposed heavy taxes on goods (Silk, Spices, Gold, etc.) coming from the East
• With the trade route disrupted, Europe raced to find new trade routes

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The Age of Discovery

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AMERICAN HiSTORY AND CIVILIZATION

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Christopher Columbus

Born in Genoa, Italy (1451-1506)

• GOAL: Find a westward route to Asia (East Indies) for trade (gold + Spices)
• Sponsored by Queen Isabella and King Ferdidnand of Spain
• Set sail with three ships: Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Mariain
• 1492, Columbus reaches the Bahamas (San Salvador) discovering* a new vast, unexplored lands

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Mistakes the New Land for Asia

• Columbus mistakenly believed he had reached islands off the coast of the East Indies in Asia, thus calling the indigenous people "Indians".

• LEGACY: Columbus opened the Americas to European conquest, trade and expansion

• In turn, European colonization enslaved, exploited, and decimated local indigenous people bringing disease, ruin, and violence

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A NEW LAND IS DISCOVERED: EUROPE SCRAMBLES FOR A PIECE OF THE ACTION

FRANCE

SPAIN

ENGLAND

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The 13 British Colonies

England settled the East Coast of North America, which would become the first 13 colonies, establishing the foundation for what would become the United States

The Betsy Ross Flag

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The first PERMANENT British Settlement in NA was Jamestown, Virginia settled in 1607

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The 13 Colonies

The colonies were divided into three geographic regions, each with distinctive culture and economies:

New England:

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Middle

New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

Southern:

Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Unit 01

The Mystery of Roanoke

The Lost Colony

• The colony was founded in 1585
• When the colony was visited again in 1590, all 120 colonists had disappeared
• The only clue was the word "CROATOAN" carved into a post and "CRO" carved into a tree.
• The fate of the settlers remains a mystery to this day.

Where did they go?

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New Spain: Spanish Colonization of the Americas

• Spain established colonies throughout Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and parts of North America (Florida, California, New Mexico).
• The capital of New Spain was Mexico City
• "God, Gold, and Glory": Spanish colonization was driven by the desire to spread Christianity (Catholicism), gain wealth (mainly gold and silver), and enhance the Spanish Empire’s power.

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New France: French Colonization of NA

• Began in 1534
• Mostly interested in trading fur and spreading Catholicism
• Developed a "River Empire" in contrast to the British colonies
• Less conflict with Native Americans due to the necessity of trade- relations

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Motivation to Colonize the New World:

1. Economic Resources

• Gold / Wealth
• Slaves
• Establish Trade Routes

2. Religious Factors

• Escape Religious Persection
• Convert Natives to Christianity

3. Political Reasons

• Expand empire to compete with other European powers

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America: A Stolen Land?

It is believed that anywhere between 80-95% of the Native American population was lost as a result of diseases like measles, small pox, and influenza, along with warfare and colonization

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

America: A Stolen Land?

Diverse Tribes: Native Americans consisted of various tribes, each with distinct cultures, languages, and governments.

Early Interactions: Initial relations between settlers and Native Americans often involved trade. The Powhatan helped Jamestown settlers survive, and the Wampanoag taught the Pilgrims in Plymouth how to grow vital crops.

Conflict and Cooperation: Though there was cooperation early on, tensions arose due to cultural differences, competition for land, and resources.

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In Search of Religious Freedom

• In the early 1600s, the Church of England was the official state church
• All citizens were expected to follow its state ordered practices.
• Nonconformity was often punished, and dissenting religious groups, such as the Puritans and Separatists (later known as Pilgrims), faced persecution.
• Many religious minority groups fled England to the New World in search of religious freedom

In Search of Religious Freedom

Pilgrims (Separatists)

Quakers

Catholics

Puritans

• Founded Maryland in 1632 under Lord Baltimore as a refuge for English Catholics, although it later allowed religious tolerance for Protestants as well.

• Fled from England to escape the Church of England's control.
• Established Plymouth Colony in Massachussetes in 1620.
• Sought to create a community based on their strict interpretation of Christianity.

• Also left England to reform the Church of England, not separate from it entirely.
• Founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630.
• Sought to build a "city upon a hill" as a model Christian society.

• Persecuted in England for their pacifism and belief in equality.
• Founded Pennsylvania under William Penn in 1681, with a focus on religious tolerance.

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The Calvinist Work Ethic

John Calvin (1509-1564)

• The Puritans were deeply influenced by the Calvinist theology of John Calvin (1509-1564). He believed in the value of hard work, discipline, and thrift as signs of moral virtue and faith.
• This belief became an important part of their societal and cultural values in the New England colonies.

• Hard work, discipline, self-reliance and wealth were signs of God's favor. -- If you are rich, God loves you..

• A good person works hard, saves money, and becomes wealthy thus receiving the blessing of God

• Dancing, theater, and music were discouraged-- life's only goal should be in the service of God

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Early Settler Life VIDEO?

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Critical Thinking:

In what ways are American values and identity forming during this early settlement period?

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Review

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Unit 1

Review

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Looking Ahead: Look at the two maps to the right. What do you notice? What do you think caused these changes?

American History and Civilization Week 2, Lesson 1

With Teacher Matt

Chapter II:

The Road to Revolution (1754- 1775)

Looking Ahead: Look at the two maps to the right. What do you notice? What do you think caused these changes?

Unit 02

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Britain vs. France

French and Indian War (1754–1763)

• The war arose primarily from disputes over territory between the British and French in North America.
• Both nations claimed land in the Ohio River Valley, which was rich in resources and strategic for trade.
• Most Native Americans sided with the French, who had established better trade relationships and were less focused on large-scale settlement.

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Ohio River Valley Territorial Dispute

Unit 02

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KEY PLAYERS

George Washington

Tanacharison, The Half-King

Joseph Coulon de Jumonville

A Bad Translator

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Washington Attacks!

Battle of Fort Dusquene (1754)

• Washington sent to confront the French, who were expanding into the contested Ohio River Valley.
• On May 28, 1754, Washington ambushed a small French scouting party led by Jumonville, who claimed to have "Diplomatic papers"
• Result: Jumonville was killed (under controversial circumstances), and most of the French party was either killed or captured. This event sparked the French and Indian War.

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France Retaliates!

Battle of Fort Necessity (1754)

• After the ambush at Fort Dusquene Washington quickly builds Fort Necessity (a circular wooden fence in a meadow) expecting French retaliation.
• On July 3, the French and their Native American allies attacked the fort. Heavy rain turned the battlefield into mud, soaking the defenders’ gunpowder and ammunition, making it difficult for Washington’s troops to defend effectively.
• The French forces surrounded the fort and fired upon it from the tree line, taking advantage of the poor defensive position.

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Washington Surrenders!

• As part of the terms, Washington signed a document (unintentionally admitting to the "assassination" of Jumonville, due to poor translation).
• Washington and his men were allowed to return to Virginia, marking his first military defeat.

ESCALATION: Britain responds to Washington's loss by sending over the largest army ever to North America to defeat France!!!!!!!!

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AND THE WINNER IS............

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE

The Treaty of Paris (1763)

• Britain gained control of French Canada and all French territories east of the Mississippi River, as well as Spanish Florida.
• France retained its Caribbean colonies but lost almost all its North American territory.
• Spain (which had allied with France late in the war) gained the Louisiana Territory west of the Mississippi River as compensation from France.

Unit 02

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Aftermath of the French-Indian war

NATIVE AMERICANS LOSE FRENCH ALLIES

MORE TAXES

Native American tribes become vulnerable to British expansion, leading to further conflicts, such as Pontiac’s Rebellion (1763)

Britain raises taxes on the colonies for the cost of defending them

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Summary of the French and Indian War

Outcome: British victory; France lost most of its North American territories. Killed in Action: Around 8,000–10,000 French soldiers Killed in Action: Approximately 10,000 British soldiers

Significance: The war laid the groundwork for British colonial policies that eventually sparked the American Revolution.

Time Period: 1754–1763. Key Parties: Britain vs. France, with Native American tribes playing significant roles.

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• While Britain wins the French and Indian war, it comes at a great economic cost
• King George III decides it's only fair to tax the colonies, since the war was to protect them
• British troops will remain in the 13 colonies as "protectorates"

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Growing Tensions with Britain

STAMP ACT (1765)

• 1st tax directly imposed on colonies: all documents, newspapers, playing cards, even dice were taxed by stamping them
• The Stamp Act is very unpopular-- colonists protest and boycott British goods

How will Britain respond?

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Britain repeals the Stamp Act in 1766

Protesters win!

However, Britain still needs money from the French-Indian War...

What will they do next?

Unit 02

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Let's Try to Tax Again!

Townshend Act (1767)

• Britain places a new, more general tax on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea on the colonies
• In responds, the colonist protest and boycott all British goods

How will Britain respond?

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Britain repeals the Townshend Act in 1770

Protesters win!

• However, this time Britain sends troops to Boston, the center of the protests, to control them

How do you think the colonists will react?

Unit 2

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With a Snowball fight: Gone Wrong

"On the night of March 5, 1770, the streets of Boston, Massachusetts were coated with snow and tension was thick between angry colonists and the British soldiers who occupied their town. As British Private Hugh White stood guard near the Custom House on King Street around 8 o’clock, he was approached by a small group of frustrated young male colonists.

Then someone pelted White with a snowball. More snowballs, ice and oyster shells soon followed. As the violence and threats escalated, White called for back-up."

What do you think will happen next?

https://www.history.com/news/did-a-snowball-fight-start-the-american-revolution

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The Boston Massacre

SHOTS FIRED!

March 5th, 1770

• The British soldiers panicked and opened fire, killing five colonists
• One of these 5, Crispus Attucks, an African American man, is often considered the first casualty of the American Revolution
• John Adams, a future president, defended the British soldiers in court (6 were acquited; 2 were charged with manslaughter)

This event resulted in strong anti- British feelings in the colonies

Unit 02

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Overall, the new taxes were relatively small....

...but the reaction was severe... WHY?

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“No Taxation Without Representation”

• Colonists viewed these taxes as unjust because they had no elected representatives in the British Parliament to voice their concerns.
• "No taxation without representation" became a rallying cry for colonial resistance against British policies.
• Widespread protests and boycotts of British goods followed
• A secret group organized by Sam Adams, called the Sons of Liberty, orgainized to resist Britian's rule over the colonies

Unit 02

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Tea Act (1773)

• Britain gives tax cuts to the near bankrupt East-Indies Trading company to give it a monopoly on tea trade allowing them to undercut the price of their competition

How will the colonists respond?

Unit 02

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The Boston Tea Party (1773)

• American colonists, led by the Sons of Liberty, disguised themselves as Native Americans and boarded three British ships in Boston Harbor.
• 342 chests of tea were dumped into the sea worth millions of dollars
• Britain would respond with the Intolerable Acts

Unit 02

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The Intolerable Acts (1774)

Boston Port Act: Closed the port of Boston until the colonists paid for the destroyed tea from the Boston Tea Party, crippling the local economy. Massachusetts Government Act: Reduced self-governance in Massachusetts by placing it under direct British control and restricting town meetings. Administration of Justice Act: Allowed British officials accused of crimes in the colonies to be tried in Britain, making it easier for them to avoid colonial justice. Quartering Act: Required colonists to house and supply British soldiers in their homes if necessary.

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The First Continental Congress (1774)

The colonies' response to British oppression, with representatives from 12 colonies meeting to coordinate resistance. Georgia remains loyal to Britain and does not attend.

On October 20, the Congress agreed that if the Intolerable Acts were not repealed by December 1, 1774, a boycott of British goods would begin in the colonies.

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King George III is not pleased

• Declares the state of Massachusettes to be in rebellion
• Places Boston under martial law with 4,000 troops
• In 1775 there were about 7,000 British redcoats (British soldiers) in America, with around 4,000 in Massachusetts itself.

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Massachusettes organizes a militia in response

• Mostly farmers and tradesmen, without uniforms
• Minutemen: promised to be at the battlefront with a minutes notice
• The new militia stores munitions (weapons/supplies) outside of Boston in the countryside of Concord
• Britain by secret orders sends 700 troops to Concord to destroy the munitions of the newly formed Colonial Militia

"The British are coming! The British are coming!"

• Paul Revere rides through the night to warn the militia at Concord that the Redcoats are coming
• The militia head to Lexington, small town before Concord, where they meet the British army

Both armies are ordered not to shoot!

Unit 02

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Someone Shoots Anyway!

Battle of Lexington and Concord (1775)

• Nobody knows who fired first
• Marks the first armed conflict between Britain and the 13 Colonies
• The Colonists are now at war with the strongest military power in the world at the time

The Shot Heard Round the World

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General George Washington

The Second Continental Congress, May 10th 1775

• Served as De Facto government of the 13 Colonies
• Met to discuss the war effort after the Battle of Lexington and Concord
• All 13 colonies are present (including Georgia)
• Established the Continental Army
• George Washington is selected to be the General of the Continental Army

• Begin to discuss independence from Britain,though no formal declaration is made (yet...)

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Discussion:

How do you think people today would respond to the taxes and acts today? Why?

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Looking Forward: What chance do you think the colonists have against the world's most powerful army? Keep in mind the colonists do not even have a government or a trained army at the time.... If you were the colonists, what would you do?

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Bibliography

REVIEW

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American History and Civilization Week 3, Lesson 1

With Teacher Matt

Chapter III:

The American Revolution: Rebellion and Triumph (1775- 1783)

Unit 3

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Let's give peace a chance!

The Olive Branch Petition:

• In a last ditch attempt to avoid war with Britain, the Second Continental Congress sends King George III a document, called the Olive Branch Petition, seeking peace and an end to the conflict after the Battle of Lexington-Concord
• In the document, the 13 Colonies swear loyalty to King George III, state they do not want independence, only fair treatment

Doesn't read it; no Peace!

• Famously, out of anger and spite, King George III does not read the Olive Branch Petition
• Instead, he declares the 13 Colonies to be traitors and in open rebellion in the Proclamation of Rebellion on August 23rd, 1775
• Orders 20,000 more British Soldiers to the Colonies

King George vs. George

British Army

American Army

Strength: Well-trained, professional soldiers (called Redcoats), with the world's most powerful navy. Resources: Ample supplies, weapons, and support from Loyalists. Leadership: Experienced officers with formal military training. Tactics: Traditional European military tactics, rigid formations. Challenges: Long supply lines, unfamiliar terrain, overconfidence, and resistance from the colonies.

Strength: Mostly untrained and inexperienced militia. Resources: Limited supplies, weapons, and uniforms. Leadership: Led by George Washington but lacked seasoned officers initially. Tactics: Guerrilla-style warfare, knowledge of the local terrain. Challenges: Poor organization, lack of a professional standing army.

America needs help: who you gonna call?

Unit 03

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

• Inventor
• Writer
• "Discoverer of electricity"
• Fashionista?
• AND America's first Diplomat!
• Sent to France in 1776 -- Why France?

Unit 03

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70 Year old Franklin becomes an instant celebrity in France!!

“Franklin was the most famous American in the world,” says biographer Stacy Schiff. “He was the discoverer of electricity, a man of genius, a successor to Newton and Galileo. He also counted among the greatest celebrities in Paris; he could not walk through the street without attracting a crowd.”

*History side-note: He was also very popular with the women in France.

Unit 03

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Franklin's Diplomatic Mission

Obstacles

• 1. King Louis XVI is a monarch. The Americans are fighting a war to overthrow their own Monarchy
• 2. France is not willing to join a losing war. America is currently losing the war agains the Britisn

• 1. Convince King Louis XVI of France to help America by sending soldiers, weapons, and money
• 2. The American army is low on supplies, undermanned, and greatly outmatched by the more powerful and wealthier British army

Unit 03

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Franklin: The Master Psychologist

"Franklin was also a confident bluffer. He insisted that Washington commanded an army of 80,000 men, when 14,000 was closer to the truth. Franklin laughed off every British victory, insisting that King George III was playing right into the Americans’ hands. The Patriots had superior firepower, fiercer fighters, and more than anything, an unquenchable thirst for freedom. The British would need an army of 200,000 to beat them. None of this was true, of course. The Americans were dangerously low on supplies and outgunned in every battle."

Unit 03

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Famous Early Battles

Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)

• Although the British technically won they suffered heavy casualties—over 1,000 men compared to about 400 for the Americans.
• The battle showed that American forces could stand up to the British army
• This raised American confidence and morale despite the loss of territory
• Point of No Return-- Full Scale War Inevitable

ADD SEGUE about British victories

Unit 03

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Battle of Trenton December 26, 1776

• Washington led a surprise attack by sailing across the Delaware River to combat the Hessian forces (German mercenaries fighting for the British) stationed in Trenton, New Jersey
• The American victory was swift, with nearly 1,000 Hessians captured
• Victory boosted moral and lifted the fighting spirits of the Americans after a series of defeats

Unit 03

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One year into the Revolutionary War... the Colonists still didn't declare independence from Britain...

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Unit 01

1/3 Supported Independence

1/3 Remained Loyal to Britain

1/3 Undecided

In order to declare formal independence, the founders wanted a unanimous vote of the 13 colonies

Thomas Paine will change that add info

Unit 03

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILZATION

U.S. Declares Independence!

Authored by Thomas Jefferson

on July 4th, 1776

Unit 03

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Declaration of Independence, 1776

““We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness.... We...solemnly publish and declare, that these colonies are and of a right ought to be free and independent states...and for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honour.”

add slide about slaves fighting in the war on both sides and lack of rights in the declaration of ind.

Unit 03

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Battle of Saratoga September 19 - October 7, 1777

• Major American Victory
• Turning Point in the War
• The American forces, led by General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold, decisively defeated the British under General John Burgoyne, who was forced to surrender
• This victory convinced France to join the war as an American ally

Unit 03

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Ben does it!

In one of history's greatest ironies...

Revolution would soon come to France in 1789, resulting in the beheading of King Louis XVI and the toppling of the French monarchy.

"Franklin spent ... nine years in Paris as America’s first foreign ambassador... Franklin convinced France to nearly bankrupt its own government in order to ensure American independence."

https://www.history.com/news/benjamin-franklin-france

Unit 03

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

France to the Rescue

France sends desperately needed weapons, troops, naval power, and Generals, such as Lafayette and Rochambeau to train the inexperienced American army

Marquis de Lafayette

Comte de Rochambeau

Unit 3

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

The Enemy of my Enemy is my friend!

Treaty of Alliance, 1778

• France recognizes the Revolutionary government of America as an Independent nation
• Frances agrees to provide military support until independence from Britain is achieved

Unit 03

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Battle of Yorktown, 1781

• General George Washington, with the help of French troops led by Comte de Rochambeau and the French navy surrounded British forces under General Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.
• The French navy cut off British escape by sea, while American and French forces laid siege to the city.
• Cornwallis was forced to surrender on October 19, 1781
• Last major battle of the Revolutionary War-- America wins!!!!!!

Unit 03

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

War is over! Treaty of Paris, 1783

The U.S. gained territory from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River, and from Canada to Florida.

Britain formally recognizes America as a free and independent country; withdraws their soldiers

Unit 03

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Looking Forward: Against all odds, the colonists defeated the strongest military might in the world at the time during an 8-year Revolutionary War for freedom and independence... the big question now is .... now what happens?

Unit 03

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION

Discussion:

1. If you had the freedom to create a new form of government, what kind of government would you make? 2. What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

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American History and Civilization Week 4, Lesson 1

With Teacher Matt

Chapter IV:

The Founding Fathers: Building a New Nation (1783-1789)

1. Articles of Confederation 2. Shay's Rebellion 3. Checks and Balance/ separation of power 4. Federalists vs. anti-federalists 5. Founding Fathers Debate 6. 1st President