1.The outset of war
2. The widening theatre of war
3. Turning point
4. Final Victory
5. Peace treaty
Ⅳ.The sprit of the Americans
Ⅴ.Significance
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I. The background of the war
❖ 4.British colonial oppression and
exploitation
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Blasting Fuse
► Boston 'Tea Party', 16 December 1773
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Ⅲ.PROCESS
• 1. The outset of war • 2. The widening theatre of
1.1 The Seven Years’ War / the French and Indian War (1756 --- 1763)
the culmination of a series of wars between France and Britain the British won the War The Peace of Paris (1763) was signed that France ceded
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The Declaration of
Independence
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness……
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Form a state
The Declaration of Independence
(July4,1776)
Announcing the birth of the United States
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The Declaration of Independence
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4,1776 THE UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF AMERAICA
war
• 3. Turning point • 4. Final Victory • 5. Peace treaty
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3.1 The outset of war
The First Shot of Lexington (April18,1775.)
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When? Where?
Who?
What?
Form an army
我们认为下面这些真理是不可
言喻的：造物者创造了平等的个人，
并赋予他们若干不可剥夺的权利，
其中包括生命权、自由权和追求幸
福的权利。
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3.2 The widening theatre of war
Saratoga's great victory(萨拉托加大捷 )
Time Process Result
Canada and territories east of the Mississippi River to Britain Britain were badly in need of money and imposed new taxes
upon colonists
1.2 Conflict between Britain and American colonists
the Sugar Act (1764), the Stamp Act (1767), the Quartering Act (1765), the Townshend Act (1767) and the Tea Act (1773)
resistance of the colonies: by 1770 all taxes were repealed except tax on tea
Ⅱ.CAUSE
❖ 1.The economic development of North America，British colonies
❖ 2.The formation of the American nation
❖ 3.North America's active request getting rid of British oppression for national independence
In 1777 October17
Ill-judged of British army
Lieutenant General John Burgoyne was forced to surrender with his entire army
Significance
In 1780 a wider League of Armed Neutrality was formed
In mid-1775 In Philadelphia
The Continental Congress Patriot representatives of
the 13 colonies of America Appointed George Washington
as commander in chief of the Continental Army
The War of Independence
My question:
How much do you know about the American flag?
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Introduction
I. The background of the war
II. Cause
blasting fuse
III. Process
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The formidable adversaries -- The British army
British regulars had an impressive combination of discipline and tactical skill