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Revolutionary War & Guns for General George Washington (George…
Revolutionary War & Guns for General George Washington
Causes for the Revolution
Taxes they collected taxes
Strict and Unfair Laws The Colonists had no representation in parliament or law making
Sugar act taxed sugar and molassas
Taxation Without representation they were taxed without having a say in it
Stamp Act Taxed anything paper
Quartering act soldiers lived with the colonists who also had to house them feed them and take care of them
Source of info: Google.com
Advantages Patriots Had
France The french gave help
Strong leader ship
Defending Own principles defending their morals their laws
Fighting for own beliefs fighting for what they believe in
Defending Own Land its easier for you to defend your property not someone elses
Source: Mrs. Horne's slide
Important Events
2nd continental congress 2nd meeting regarding Declaration of Independence
Lexington and Concord First battle lost and win
1st continental congress First meeting regarding to boycott acts and taxes
Battle of Sartoga a huge turning point the patriots win
Boston Tea Party People of Boston threw tea into the Boston harbor
Source: Google.com , Mrs. Horne
Boston Massacre 5 Bostonian killed by british
George Washington
His birthday is February 22
Washington was born in Virginia
Washinton also died in Virginia at the age of 67
Washington is the official 1st president of the united states
Washington was in Presidency for 8 whole years!
Washington was General in the Revolutionary War for 8 years!
Washington has a monument in Washington DC called Washington Monument!
Washington's wife's name was Martha Dandridge Curtis Washington
Washington was married in 1759
Washington was 6 '2
Washington was 174 lbs
Washington had no children
Washington was born in Pope's Creek VA
Washington Died in Mount Vernon VA
Washington was 11 when he got some of his father's slaves
Washington is a good dancer
Washington had very very bad dental health
Washington was never wounded in battle
Washington was elected president twice
Souce:
http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/key-facts/
Treaty of Paris
it set new boundaries for the US
America agrees to pay all existing war debts
America is recognized as a free and independent nation
America will not punish loyalists in colonies
British removed all troops
Source: Mrs. Horne