Slide 1Pre-Class 12/01/09 Why was the system of slavery so important to the American colonies? (3 lines) Create a list in your notes that describes slavery in the North vs.…

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Slide 1Voting Rights in the US Reference handout and questions Slide 2 Timeline-Events Leading to the American Revolution 1764-1775 Create your own timeline. Use color [Colored…

Slide 1 War for Independence Slide 2 Words to Know French and Indian War World War Proclamation of 1763 Stamp Act Boston Massacre Slide 3 Graphic Organizer French and Indian…

Slide 1 Paul Revere Essential Question How do I discuss the lives of historical figures who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy? Slide 2 Who Was Paul Revere?…

Slide 1 The American Revolution 1775-1783 Slide 2 The shot heard round the world.. “By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled;…

Slide 1 How is it that the inexperienced, poorly trained fighting forces of the thirteen independent colonies were able to defeat the world’s greatest, land and sea, military…

Slide 1 The American Revolution Slide 2  Political Heritage ◦ Colonists believe the English had the best government in the world. ◦ Due process and jury trials. ◦…

Slide 1 Slide 2 After Lexington and Concord in 1775, militia from the colonies began gathering near Boston The troops eventually reached 20,000 On May 10, 1775, American…