“X” marks the “endroit”?….
Look/Sound Familiar – Linking Histories!The French-Indian War (1754-1763)
“Annus Mirabilis”
Signs of Leadership???
Public Enemy # 1
“Despotic King – an absolute tyrant.”
1761-1820
Tipping the Scale Towards Unity?
• Nationalist:• a shared patriotism• American pride• National awareness• Cultural Differences• "The distinctions between
Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, New Englanders are no more. I AM NOT A VIRGINIAN, BUT AN AMERICAN!"Patrick Henry
• Loyalist:• Greatest Empire on Earth• Imperialist attitudes –
arrogance• Protection – defense
forces• Had won the war for the
colonists• “Make the world England!”
From Empire to Independence – American Revolution 1775-1783Spirit of ‘76
"The die is now cast; the colonies must either submit or triumph.... we must not retreat."
"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death."
“The Shot Heard ‘Round the World”"Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war let it begin here.”
“Paul Revere’s Ride”
Minutemen
“life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”
“We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.”