Here's another School House Rock video about the revolt against england! NO MORE KINGS! Enjoy:
School House Rock No More Kings, Boston Tea Party
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
School House Rock Preamble!
Do you need help remebering the preamble? Well click on this link and it will take you to the School House Rock song about the preamble! No better way to get into history then a song about it!!
School House Rock Preamble Original Version:
School House Rock Preamble Original Version:
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Women of The War
Abigaile Adams- First second lady of the United States
Martha Washington- first First Lady of the United States
Hannah Snell- disguised herself as a boy to be able to fight for America in the war.
Martha Washington- first First Lady of the United States
Hannah Snell- disguised herself as a boy to be able to fight for America in the war.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Revolutionary war facts
Revolutionary war = 1775-1783
In 1775, provincial congress formed the Second Continental congress and formed their own continental army.
Starting in 1776, France started secretly bringing supplies to America to help them in the war.
in 1776, Americans finally declared their independance as a new nation.
In 1775, provincial congress formed the Second Continental congress and formed their own continental army.
Starting in 1776, France started secretly bringing supplies to America to help them in the war.
in 1776, Americans finally declared their independance as a new nation.
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
American Revolutionary War Videos
Friday, November 19, 2010
Quotes-George Washington
"I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving." - Address to the Officers of the Virginia Regiment, January 8, 1756
"Time is of more importance than is generally imagined." - Letter to James Anderson, December 10, 1799
"What can be so proper as the truth?" - Letter to Richard Washington, April 15, 1757
"A good general government, without good morals and good habits, will not make us a happy People; and we shall deceive ourselves if we think it will." - Letter to Annis Boudinot Stockton, August 31, 1788
"Time is of more importance than is generally imagined." - Letter to James Anderson, December 10, 1799
"What can be so proper as the truth?" - Letter to Richard Washington, April 15, 1757
"A good general government, without good morals and good habits, will not make us a happy People; and we shall deceive ourselves if we think it will." - Letter to Annis Boudinot Stockton, August 31, 1788
The declaration of independance
Q: Who wrote it?
A: Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson.
Q: How many people signed it?
A: 56 .
Fun fact: John Hancok signed the largest (literally) and most recognizable in the Declaration Of Independance.
A: Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson.
Q: How many people signed it?
A: 56 .
Fun fact: John Hancok signed the largest (literally) and most recognizable in the Declaration Of Independance.
Allies of the War
Many people joined the war as soon as it began. Here are some of them:
- France
- Spain
- Dutch Republic
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers. A polymath, he was an author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. If you want to learn more about him go to this site.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Slaves and the War
Many slaves were evolved during the Revolutionary War. Slave owners were offered $1000 for able-bodied slaves. During this, slaves had a type of freedom but not quite. They would fight and if they survived they were awarded with freedom. But, this began to upset England, SO THEY BEGAN TO OFFER THE SAME DEAL!!!! Slaves had to chose. That obviously was trouble for them.
Weapons of the War
During the American Revolution, they used many different types of weapons. Some of these weapons were...
*Muskets-ranges were short range and inaccurate. Brown Bess was the most common and effective.
*Bayonets-one of the most dangerous weapons. They were triangular so when you got stabbed, it could never be sealed all the way. Most people would bleed to death.
*Rifles-were not first choice since they took a LONG time to load.
*Pistols-mostly used by officers and Calvary
*Cannons-could shoot 100s of yards. Each cannon needed 7-14 men. Each man had his own job and tools. Jobs ranged from lighting it to choosing the angle.
*Muskets-ranges were short range and inaccurate. Brown Bess was the most common and effective.
*Bayonets-one of the most dangerous weapons. They were triangular so when you got stabbed, it could never be sealed all the way. Most people would bleed to death.
*Rifles-were not first choice since they took a LONG time to load.
*Pistols-mostly used by officers and Calvary
*Cannons-could shoot 100s of yards. Each cannon needed 7-14 men. Each man had his own job and tools. Jobs ranged from lighting it to choosing the angle.
Act Repealed
The English debts mounted and the landowners were angry. Also the British government didn't want trouble, and powerful merchants in London hinted to the king that a conflict in the colonies would be bad for business. So they repealed the Suger Act in 1766,Americans danced in the streets to celebrate their"glorious victory over England."
Quick Facts!
In Jail, many inmates had no food so they were forced to eat rats and the lice off of their own bodies!
Duirng the French and Indian War, or Seven Year War represented the turning point in the British Colonies relation.
Some times, a family would have 1 son in one army, and 1 son in the other. That way no matter who won, they could keep their land.
Duirng the French and Indian War, or Seven Year War represented the turning point in the British Colonies relation.
Some times, a family would have 1 son in one army, and 1 son in the other. That way no matter who won, they could keep their land.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
"NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION"
"NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" was a famous cry of the colonists. One of the ways Britain tried to get money from the colonists was the Sugar Act. Also, Britain imposed imports of molasses from non-British colonies. The colonists later became accustomed to the attempts. The English couldn't ship anything out of England to the colonies. Eventually, the colonists broke the laws and began trading with the Native Americans during the French and Indian war.
Boston Tea Party-1773
The Boston Tea Party was a very complex event in history. It was full of violence, faith for our country, and of course tea in the boatloads. It all started when Britian repealed the taxes on all imports to America- all exept for tea that is. You see, colonists drank more than 2 million cups of tea a day- thats ALOT of tea, and Britian knew that. This ment the colonists were going to have to rebel, but they couldn`t stop drinking tea because that`s what they were used to. So, they refused to buy tea from Britian and started smuggling tea from Dutch ships. This new Duth Tea was alot cheaper, but not to many people were happy with it. At the same time, Britian was loosing money beccause the colonists weren`t buying tea from them. So, Britian ordered to have tea shiped directly from India to the americans who were still buying tea so Britian would make more money by cutting out the "middle man". So, in the Autumn of 1773, a fleet of ships loaded with tea reached the American ports. The merchants that would buy the tea canceled their orders and in most ports, the tea was ordered to be locked away in warehouses until the comotion about tea ended. Patriots ordered the tea to be sent back, but the governor of Massachusets said that as soon as the ship made it to the harbor, the tea had to be paid for. In December of 1773, a crowd of patriot men dressed as Mohawk Indians attaked a ship and, with a crowd's approval, threw 10,000 pounds (English money) of tea of the ship and this is what was known as the Boston Tea Party.
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Fun Games To Play!
Nob War
Check out this great game which is similar to the tactics used in the American Revolution!! In the game, you fight the enemy, by firing weapons at them. Get to the castle and move up a level!
Age of War
Look at this fun game. The goal of the game is to survive and destroy the enemy base. Good Luck!
Luminara
In this game, you have a "gun" in the middle of the screen. Its you against the shapes, in a geometry war!!
Paint War
In this game, you are the blue blob and you need to destroy the paint. You shoot black Xs and don't get hit by the purple blobs.
Check out this great game which is similar to the tactics used in the American Revolution!! In the game, you fight the enemy, by firing weapons at them. Get to the castle and move up a level!
Age of War
Look at this fun game. The goal of the game is to survive and destroy the enemy base. Good Luck!
Luminara
In this game, you have a "gun" in the middle of the screen. Its you against the shapes, in a geometry war!!
Paint War
In this game, you are the blue blob and you need to destroy the paint. You shoot black Xs and don't get hit by the purple blobs.
Living Habits
The war was cold, grimy, and dingy. The men were worn and battered. Just as were the clothing and blankets they were given. The soldiers never had enough of these materials as well as food and firewood, which would cause trouble with lives, and health later. Some were so desperate for a meal, they began eating their own shoes and other animals around. Diseases were spread so fast, the amount of deaths was unbarable and graves could barely be found.
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