CheckPoint™
1.
Analyze the social, political, and economic causes of the American Revolution [8.22]
1. Thomas Jefferson
2. Thomas Paine
2.
Determine the central ideas of the declaration of Independence [8.23]
3.
Identify Thomas Paine’s point of view in Common Sense and The Crisis and their impact
on the American Revolution [8.24]
Number your paper from 1-7, write your name
on it, and wait for further instructions.
“ …Every thing that is right begs for separation from Britain. The
Americans who had been killed seem to say, ‘TIS TIME TO PART’.
England and America are located a great distance apart. That is itself
strong and natural proof that God never expected one to rule over the
other…an island should not rule over a continent”
1. Based on the above excerpt, how did Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
influence thousands of Americans?
a.
it inspired them to revolt against taxation
b.
It persuaded them that they should fight for equal rights
c.
it asked them to not forget their allegiance to the king
d.
it inspired them to fight for independence
2. Thomas Jefferson drew on the ideas of which philosopher when writing
about natural rights and the purpose of government in the Declaration of
Independence?
a.
John Adams
b.
John Locke
c.
William Pitt
d.
Jonathan Edwards
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the central ideas of the Declaration
of Independence?
a.
People are born with certain rights that cannot be taken away
b.
People have the right to choose a new king
c.
People form governments to protect their rights
d.
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, they
have a right to get rid of it
4. American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war
for independence?
a.
Rebels
b.
Sons of Liberty
c.
Redcoats
d.
Loyalists
5. All of the following are reasons some American colonists remained loyal
to Britain except?
a.
They wanted to keep their jobs/positions
b.
They felt that the Americans could not win the war
c.
They did not trust the leadership of George Washington
d.
They felt that the American grievances were exaggerated
6. John Adams selected ____________ to write the Declaration of
Independence because he felt he was the better writer and a because he
was southerner?
a.
Benjamin Franklin
b.
George Washington
c.
Thomas Jefferson
d.
Thomas Paine
7. Explain the importance of the Declaration of Independence to your life?
CheckPoint™
TIME IS UP.
Put away your pencils and get a red pen.
“ …Every thing that is right begs for separation from Britain. The
Americans who had been killed seem to say, ‘TIS TIME TO PART’.
England and America are located a great distance apart. That is itself
strong and natural proof that God never expected one to rule over the
other…an island should not rule over a continent”
1. Based on the above excerpt, how did Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
influence thousands of Americans?
a.
it inspired them to revolt against taxation
b.
It persuaded them that they should fight for equal rights
c.
it asked them to not forget their allegiance to the king
d.
it inspired them to fight for independence
2. Thomas Jefferson drew on the ideas of which philosopher when writing
about natural rights and the purpose of government in the Declaration of
Independence?
a.
John Adams
b.
John Locke
c.
William Pitt
d.
Jonathan Edwards
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the central ideas of the Declaration
of Independence?
a.
People are born with certain rights that cannot be taken away
b.
People have the right to choose a new king
c.
People form governments to protect their rights
d.
If the government does not protect the rights of the people, they
have a right to get rid of it
4. American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war
for independence?
a.
Rebels
b.
Sons of Liberty
c.
Redcoats
d.
Loyalists
5. All of the following are reasons some American colonists remained loyal
to Britain except?
a.
They wanted to keep their jobs/positions
b.
They felt that the Americans could not win the war
c.
They did not trust the leadership of George Washington
d.
They felt that the American grievances were exaggerated
6. John Adams selected ____________ to write the Declaration of
Independence because he felt he was the better writer and a because he
was southerner?
a.
Benjamin Franklin
b.
George Washington
c.
Thomas Jefferson
d.
Thomas Paine
7. Explain the importance of the Declaration of Independence to your life?
American Revolution Part 1
TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1.
Identify and explain the significance of the major battles, leaders, and events of
the American Revolution [8.25]
1. Battle of Trenton and Princeton (Hessians and George Washington)
2. Battle of Saratoga (Benedict Arnold, French Alliance and Marquis de La
Fayette)
3. Valley Forge (George Washington and Von Steuben)
INSTRUCTIONS: Turn you book to page 145: read Advantages of the Patriots.
Page 148: read Patriot defeat on Long Island and A Low Point for the
Patriots
Page 150: The Battles of Trenton and Princeton
Page 151: The Battle of Saratoga
Why did the Americans win at the battles of
Trenton and Princeton?
1. Washington and the Americans were
reeling from a string of early defeats
(NY and Canada) and he needed to
regain some momentum they had
gained in Ticonderoga and Boston
2. On Dec 25, 1776, Washington led
surprise attacks across the Delaware
River to Trenton, where the Americans
captured hundreds of Hessian
mercenaries. Later (January) he
defeated a small British force at
Princeton
Why were the battles of Trenton and Princeton
so important early in the war?
1. They helped regain the momentum
for the Continental Army after
suffering a string of early defeats
2. Helped to maintain the faith of the
American colonists and gained
more recruits and supplies for the
army
What circumstances led to the American victory
at Saratoga?
1. The British plan required coordinated
attacks but Gen Howe stayed in
Philadelphia and St Leger was
defeated
2. Gen Burgoyne's forces were slowed
by American obstacles and harassing
fire
3. American army led by Gen Gates
defeated and captured Burgoyne’s
army October 17, 1777.
What impact did the American victory at
Saratoga have on the American Revolution?
1. Convinced the French that the
American could win the war and
they formed an alliance sending
men, money, and their navy
2. Marquis de La Fayette. 19 year old
French volunteer who supported the
ideas of the revolution. He served
without pay under Washington
What happened at Valley Forge?
1. Army encampment during the hard
winter of 1777-78.
2. Terrible weather, poor conditions, and
limited food and supplies
3. Morale was critically low (2000 deaths)
4. Frederich Baron von Steuben (Prussian
Colonel) was brought in by Washington
to drill discipline into the Continental
Army
American Revolution Part 1
TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1.
Identify and explain the significance of the major battles, leaders, and events of
the American Revolution [8.25]
1. Battle of Trenton and Princeton (Hessians and George Washington)
2. Battle of Saratoga (Benedict Arnold, French Alliance and Marquis de La
Fayette)
3. Valley Forge (George Washington and Von Steuben)
TOMORROW:
Battle of King’s Mountain and Yorktown
Questions?