1. THE CAUSES AND RESULTS OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
WHAT I SHOULD KNOW:
6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Created By: S. Grey- SOL US 1.6a,b,c,d

2. Essential Knowledge
• As Great Britain expanded control over the
American colonies, many colonists
became dissatisfied and rebellious.

3. KEY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS
• Stamp Act: passed by
the British Parliament
in 1765 that required
a tax on all printed
items such as
newspaper and legal
documents

4. Key Words and Definitions
• Parliament: the British
legislature made up of
the House of Lords
and the House of
commons

5. Key Words
• House of Burgesses: The House of
Burgesses of VA was the first representative
government in the New World, and was
formed in 1619-1620.

6. Five Sources of Colonial
Dissatisfaction
• Colonies had no representation in
Parliament
• Some colonist resented the power of
colonial governors
• England wanted control over colonial
legislatures
• Colonies opposed taxes
• Proclamation of 1763 hampered western
movement of settlers

7. Sources of Colonial
Dissatisfaction
• Colonies had no representation in
Parliament.

8. Sources of Colonial
Dissatisfaction
• Some colonists resented the power of
colonial governors

9. Sources of Colonial
Dissatisfaction
• Great Britain wanted control over colonial
legislatures.
The House of Burgesses,
Williamsburg, VA.

10. Sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction
• Colonies opposed taxes.

11. Sources of Colonial Dissatisfaction
• Proclamation of 1763, which followed the
French and Indian war, restricted western
movement of settlers.

12. John Locke and the Philosophies in
the Declaration of Independence
• John Locke: English
philosopher who
stated that people
have inherent rights
to life, liberty, and
property.

13. Key Philosophies of the Declaration
of Independence
• People have certain
“unalienable rights” to life,
liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness
• People establish
government to protect
those rights
• Government derives
power from the people
• People have a right and
duty to change a
government

14. Key Individuals of the American
Revolution
• King George III:
British king during the
American Revolution
era

15. Key Individuals
• Lord Cornwallis:
British general who
surrendered at
Yorktown

16. Key Individuals
• John Adams:
championed the
cause of
independence

17. Key Individuals
• George Washington:
Commander of the
Continental Army

18. Key Individuals
• Thomas Jefferson:
major author of the
Declaration of
Independence

19. Key Individuals
• Patrick Henry:
outspoken member of
the House of
Burgesses; inspired
colonial patriotism
with “Give me liberty
or give me death”
speech.

20. Key Individuals
• Benjamin Franklin:
prominent member of
the Continental
Congress; helped
frame the Declaration
of Independence

21. Key Individuals
• Thomas Paine:
colonial journalist,
and author of
Common Sense.

22. Key Events of the American
Revolution
• Boston Massacre: In
1770, colonists in
Boston were shot
after taunting British
soldiers.

23. Key Events
• Boston Tea Party: In
1773, Samuel Adams
and Paul Revere led
Patriots in throwing
tea into Boston
Harbor to protest tea
taxes.

24. Key Events
• First Continental Congress: In
1774, delegates from all the
colonies met to discuss
problems with England and to
promote independence

25. Key Event
• Battle of Lexington and
Concord: This was the site
of the first armed conflict
of the Revolutionary war in
1775

26. Key Events
• Approval of the
Declaration of
Independence: Colonies
declared independence
from England on July 4,
1776.

27. Key Events
• Battle of Saratoga:
The American victory
in 1777 was a turning
point in the war.

28. Key Events during the
Revolution
Surrender at Yorktown:
the American and
French forces defeated
the forces of Lord
Cornwallis and marked
the end of the
Revolutionary War.

29. Key Events during the
Revolution
• Signing of the Treaty of Paris: in 1783,
Great Britain recognized American
independence in this treaty.

30. Advantages that helped colonist
win the Revolutionary War
• Colonists’ defense of their own land,
principles, and strong beliefs
• Support from France and Spain
• Strong leadership