Chapter 4 Section 1

Due to the French and Indian war there was a huge debt and the troops were there to
protect colonists. Although the colonists believed they were there to intimidate and threaten
them. The Sugar Act, which was later repealed, passed by the British Parliament to tax the
colonies on sugar and molasses imported from france and the west indies. No taxation without
representation was said by Samuel Adams and was a major issue years before the revolutionary
war. Patrick Henry made a speech in the House of Burgesses including the statement Give me
Liberty or give me Death. Also, the Massachusetts assembly organized a Stamp Act Congress.
The Sons of Liberty included merchants, lawyers, unskilled workers, artisans, and small farmers
who boycotted on British goods. Women then joined the Daughters of Liberty. The quartering
Act passed on 1765 which said that colonists must find living space from British soldiers
stationed in the America, Writs of Assistance was then also passed and said customs officers
could search colonial homes without a search warrant.
The Boston Massacre was an unnecessary shooting that killed 5 people including Crispus
Attucks. The intolerable acts were put into place after the Boston Tea Party, which closed the
port of Boston: more rulings for quartering of British soldiers. Resistance to this united the
colonists. Congress then formed a force of minutemen, colonial soldiers ready to fight the British
at a moments notice. Paul Revere was one of the men who rode to alarm the colonists of the
British, he was a part of the Sons of Liberty. At Lexington and Concord 8 Americans were killed
and many others were injured.
I think its interesting that out of all the men and women who rode with Paul Revere, he
is the one most people think of when the talk about this event.
Im confused about what the Sons and Daughters actually did, and why they came
together as that group
Chapter 4 Section 2
The second continental congress had mixed feelings about being loyal to King George
III, but some rejected Parliaments authority. George Washington was appointed the commander
in chief of the Continental Army and he proposed the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
The Battle of Bunker Hill gave colonists confidence. Colonists still thought of themselves as
British even after more and more began to support independence. Thomas Paine was the author
of Common Sense and called for a Declaration of Independence. Many documents that
encouraged the Declaration were the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights,
etc.
Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the draft the Declaration due to his knowledge of
writing and writing skills. Adams and Franklin were known for tweaking the draft and congress
continued to make more changes. On July 4th the congress approved the entire document as a
whole. Not everyone agreed to independence; many hoped for compromise.
I think its interesting how many earlier documents were influential to the Declaration of
Independence.
 I dont understand why everyone wasnt in support of independence.

Chapter 4 Section 3
The Continental and British Army had varying strengths and weaknesses. Also, the
women in this time participated in boycotts and protests, but some disguised themselves as men
and fought as soldiers. Women also served as couriers, scouts, and spies and turned homes into
hospitals. African Americans also played a big role during the war. They fought on both sides
and the Brits offered them freedom. They were given menial jobs but received the same pay,
clothing, and rations as whites.
Britain didnt fight during the winter months, but Washington didnt follow European
fighting methods. He and his men crosses the Delaware River while the Hessians were asleep
and took them by surprise. They captured weapons and ammunition. This drove the British out of
Princeton. Congress didnt have power to force people to pay taxes, and money was scarce.
Paper became worthless while prices soared. Marquis de Lafayette became like a son to George
Washington and their help became crucial to an American Victory.
What did the British do about their weapons and ammunition being stolen?
I think its interesting how Lafayette played such a big part in an American Victory
Chapter 4 Section 4
Britain faced many frequent surprise raids by small bands of Patriots who stuck quickly
and then disappeared in the woods. George Cornwallis army met with Nathaniel Greenes
forces. America sent Ben Franklin to France in 1776 and became a celebrity to the French. He
also got the French to sign treaties. Cornwallis had 7000 troops and faced the French and
America Troops, numbering 17,000 at the Battle of Yorktown. The Treaty of Paris was signed on
Sept. 3rd 1783 when Britain formally recognized the U.S. as an independent nation.
Politics became more democratic/more men got the right to vote. New ideas of equality
evolved. Equality for women did not include American women, even though they did their part
during the Revolutionary war. Abigail Adams was a big supporter for the equality of women. PA
passed a law for gradual abolition of slavery in 1780s. New laws separated Church and State.
After the revolution the new nation needed a new form of government.
Why were women still not equal to men even after the Revolutionary War?
It is interesting that the church and state has stayed separate.