1774 First Continental Congress meets
1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord
1775 Patrick Henry delivers famous speech
1775 Second Continental Congress
Think about it...
Why did the Colonists fight for self-government?
Were all the Colonists in favor of separation from Great Britain?
What was the difference in Loyalists and Patriots?
Were all the Colonists in favor of separation from Great Britain?
What was the difference in Loyalists and Patriots?
Homework
1. Quote for the week: Read his speech and write your response. What is the tone? Do you agree or disagree with his arguments? In what way did this motivate the colonists to fight for freedom?)
"I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry
2. Read the Declaration of Independence in preparation for next week
3. Watch the animation of Battle of Lexington
3. Watch the animation of Battle of Lexington
Second Continental Congress
Common Sense
Surrender at Yorktown
George Washington
Common Sense
Surrender at Yorktown
George Washington
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