Declaration of Independence / Chapter #7
3. Explain the issues surrounding the important events of the American Revolution
Important Events ??? Issues
How did economics shape British policies toward the American Colonies?
Britain needed to pay for the troops they sent to the colonies and to pay for the French and Indian war so they put lots of taxes on the 13 colonies in order to raise money
1. Describe the causes and effects of the Declaration of Independence and the American revolution
Causes Britain was making all the laws the colonists had to live by without the colonists first agreeing to them. The colonists were against this and wanted to make their own laws so they declared their independence from Britain Effects The effect of the Declaration of Independence was to clearly communicate to the British what the colonists believe were the basic principles of freedom and the rights they felt all people should have. The effect was also to declare to the British that the colonists were now independent from Britain and would start making their own laws.
American Revolution
Causes Britain was taxing the colonists too much Britain was making all the laws that the colonists had to live by and not letting the colonist make their own laws Effects The 13 colonies became independent from Britain and now could make their own laws
2. Analyze the causes of the American Revolution
Causes The colonists felt Britain was making too many unfair laws and taxes that violated their rights IE: rights like: • A trial by jury • Assumption of being innocent until proven guilty • No taxes unless the colonists first agreed to them
4. Define and give examples of unalienable rights
Definition Unalienable rights are NATURAL RIGHTS that people of born with and nobody can take away from them Examples Life Liberty The pursuit of happiness
What role did American allies play in the American Revolution?
The American allies helped the colonists by: • Giving money, • Giving supplies • Giving soldiers to help the colonists fight against the British
How did the Declaration of Independence reflect the beliefs of the patriots?
The Declaration of Independence reflected the beliefs of the patriots by: • Stating why the colonies were unhappy with Britain, • Stating what "inalienable" rights they thought they had • Stating why the colonies wanted their independence from Britain
From whose point of view was the Declaration of Independence written?
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson on behalf of the Second Continental Congress. Jefferson was speaking for the body of congressional representatives to state the grievances and severing of political ties from the British government."
What did the patriots believe they were fighting for?
The Patriots believed they were fighting for: • The right to make their own laws • Independence from Britain.
How did the patriots win the war?
The Patriots won the war because: • The Patriots were determined to win because they knew their future in the 13 colonies depended on winning the war against Britain. • The fighting took place in the colonies. The Patriots knew the land very well and knew where to set up ambushes and surprise attacks • The British had to move troops and supplies across the Atlantic Ocean so it was harder for them to get supplies and reinforcements • The Patriots got lots of help from foreigners like the French and the Spanish
