faces the american revolution!!. benjamin franklin khis enlighten ideas on democracy and inventions...
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Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin
His enlighten ideas on democracy and inventions made him one of the most honored and renown men of the times.
Ben was “the” number one man.Ben in his time is comparable to ? Write
down at least two names on your paper. Richard BrandonAlan Greenspan
His enlighten ideas on democracy and inventions made him one of the most honored and renown men of the times.
Ben was “the” number one man.Ben in his time is comparable to ? Write
down at least two names on your paper. Richard BrandonAlan Greenspan
JOIN, or DIE.JOIN, or DIE.
First Political Cartoon ever.On your paper give your opinion of what
point Franklin was trying to convey.
First Political Cartoon ever.On your paper give your opinion of what
point Franklin was trying to convey.
Ben’s InventionsBen’s InventionsWhat are some of Ben’s
inventions, ideas, or discoveries? What are some of Ben’s
inventions, ideas, or discoveries? BifocalsStoveLightening RodOdometerDaylight Savings TimeFire DepartmentCharted the Gulf Stream “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,
Thomas PaineThomas Paine
50 page pamphletChanged public opinionPropagandist and voice of the
common manIn short the pamphlet proclaimed
“It was America’s destiny to be independent.
50 page pamphletChanged public opinionPropagandist and voice of the
common manIn short the pamphlet proclaimed
“It was America’s destiny to be independent.
Samuel Adams Samuel Adams
While at Harvard wrote a paper about the right of fairness and justice in government. (Locke fan!)
Organized the Sons of LibertySet up Committees of CorrespondenceConsidered to be the Father of the
American Revolution.He proposed a meeting, which became
the First Continental Congress. (1774)
While at Harvard wrote a paper about the right of fairness and justice in government. (Locke fan!)
Organized the Sons of LibertySet up Committees of CorrespondenceConsidered to be the Father of the
American Revolution.He proposed a meeting, which became
the First Continental Congress. (1774)
Crispus AttucksCrispus Attucks
Grew up a slaveTook a job as a whalerLed a group in Boston in a confrontation
with British soldiers.Someone yelled “fire”By the time the shooting was over five
people were dead. Attucks was the first to die. This became known as the Boston Massacre.
Grew up a slaveTook a job as a whalerLed a group in Boston in a confrontation
with British soldiers.Someone yelled “fire”By the time the shooting was over five
people were dead. Attucks was the first to die. This became known as the Boston Massacre.
Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson
Enlightened thinkerChosen to write the Declaration of
Independence. Huge Locke fan: Changed the
Natural Rights to be life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
Oh, and 3rd President of the United States.
Enlightened thinkerChosen to write the Declaration of
Independence. Huge Locke fan: Changed the
Natural Rights to be life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
Oh, and 3rd President of the United States.
George WashingtonGeorge Washington
Served in the French Indian War. For who?
1758, he was elected to the House of Burgesses in Virginia
1775, Washington was chosen as the Commander in Chief of the Colonial Army (Stamp Act)
Battlefield failures and triumphs to follow.
Served in the French Indian War. For who?
1758, he was elected to the House of Burgesses in Virginia
1775, Washington was chosen as the Commander in Chief of the Colonial Army (Stamp Act)
Battlefield failures and triumphs to follow.
Paul ReverePaul Revere
Member of the Sons of LibertyOne of 12 riders set to warn colonist if the
British begin to march.Set off to warn Samuel Adams and John
Hancock of upcoming arrest.Rides through towns warning Colonist.Captured by British soldiers, let go without
his horse.Arrives in Lexington in time to hear the first
shots of the American Revolution.
Member of the Sons of LibertyOne of 12 riders set to warn colonist if the
British begin to march.Set off to warn Samuel Adams and John
Hancock of upcoming arrest.Rides through towns warning Colonist.Captured by British soldiers, let go without
his horse.Arrives in Lexington in time to hear the first
shots of the American Revolution.
Outside FacesOutside Faces
Friedrich Von Steuben: Prussian Captain and drillmaster. Trained the troops on warfare skills, such as weaponry, marching, and field maneuvers.
Marquis Lafayette: helped Washington in Valley Forge, however the most important contribution was his success in lobbying for French Enforcements.
Friedrich Von Steuben: Prussian Captain and drillmaster. Trained the troops on warfare skills, such as weaponry, marching, and field maneuvers.
Marquis Lafayette: helped Washington in Valley Forge, however the most important contribution was his success in lobbying for French Enforcements.