1. SOL USI.6d:
Colonial Advantages
Lisa Pennington
Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Portsmouth Public Schools

2. Essential Knowledge
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Defense of the colonists’ own land, strong
beliefs, and capable leadership
contributed to the American victory in the
Revolutionary War.

3. Essential Questions
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What advantages helped the American
colonists win the Revolutionary War?

4. Colonial Advantages
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Some colonists
defense of their own
land, principles, and
beliefs.
Why do you think
defending your own land
is an advantage?
Why do you think
defending your own
principles and beliefs is
an advantage?

5. Colonial Advantages
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Additional support from France.
France

6. Colonial Advantages
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Strong leadership.
Who were some of
the strong leaders
during the
Revolutionary War?

7. Think About It…
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What might have happened if the United
States didn’t have these advantages?