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SWBAT:
Describe the characteristics of the British and American Forces at the start of the Revolution.
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The colonies were generally unpreparedThe colonies were generally unprepared for warfor war
Unformed nationUnformed nation1/3 population of Britain1/3 population of BritainInferior economic and Inferior economic and military resourcesmilitary resourcesEnemy: world’s greatest armed powerEnemy: world’s greatest armed powerAmericans deeply dividedAmericans deeply divided
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Strategy of war
The ColoniesKeep the Colonial Army togetherWashington seeks to stretch the British army away from supply linesHarass the enemy, defeat the British in a major battleGet allies to help win!
Great BritainSeeks to destroy the Colonial ArmyRegain control of the colonies by regionTake the fight to the Colonial Army using European war tacticsUse loyalists support against the colonies
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The Revolutionary War: 1775–1783 Events
1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord Second Continental Congress convenes 1776 Jefferson writes Declaration of Independence 1777 Battle of Saratoga 1778 France and United States form Franco-American Alliance 1779 Spain enters war against Britain 1781 British forces under Cornwallis surrender to Washington at Yorktown 1783 Peace of Paris signed to end war
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Battle of YorktownThe French are helping the Continental Army with men, weapons and warshipsThe Americans and the French will corner the British on a small peninsula and bombard them with cannon fire.The British will surrender and end the American Revolution.The colonists will win the American Revolution with this victory.
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The Battle of Saratoga, August- October 1777
The British are harassed by colonial guerilla forces and end up stretching their supply lines.Saratoga is important because it is a major defeat for the British and shows the French that the colonies may be able to win the war
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The Treaty of Paris
THE WAR ENDS WITH THESE CONDITIONS“free, sovereign and independent states”British must remove all troops from forts Boundary for United States is the MississippiLoyalist would have rights and property protectedcaptured slaves must be returned to owners
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How was the Continental Army able to win the war for Independence against Great Britain?
British StrengthsWhen war erupted in 1775, it seemed clear that Britain would win. It had a large, well-organized land army, and the Royal Navy was unmatched on the sea.
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How was the Continental Army able to win the war for Independence against Great Britain?
PatriotismThe Battle was fought on home soil controlled the countryside limited the number of major battlesthe strength of our allies George Washington leadership.
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George Washington
On June 15, 1775, the delegates to the Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, unanimously elected George Washington "to command all the continental forces, raised, or to be raised for the defense of American liberty.“TEST* TEST *TEST
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Why was George Washington elected?
Military experience6 ft tall, commanding presenceTrustworthy and honorable Fearless, determined and competent leaderWealthySoutherner (he could unite the colonies)
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Washington was an inspirational leader
Declaration of Independence ( see pg 90 in your textbook)
The Crisis (pg 92)
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How was the Continental Army able to defeat the British?
Suppose you were an American soldier in the American Revolution. You are asked to write a short essay about the person who most inspired the continental army to win the war. You have chosen George Washington.The title of your essay is “How General Washington inspired the Continental Army”
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DirectionsThe first paragraph describes the characteristics of General Washington that prepared him for his role as commander of the Continental Army.
The second paragraph supports your choice by citing two events at which Washington provided inspiration.
The third paragraph describes how these actions or events led to an American victory.
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The Battle of Bunker HillThe Battle of Bunker HillCasualties:Casualties:Colonials Colonials BritishBritish
311311 1000 1000Deadliest battle of American Revolution.Deadliest battle of American Revolution.
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Canadian operations Canadian operations
ArnoldArnold
MontgomerMontgomeryy
Convinced British not a local MA affair Convinced British not a local MA affair
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““These are times that try men’s souls.”These are times that try men’s souls.” Thomas PaineThomas Paine
The Howes: General William The Howes: General William and Admiral Richard (top)and Admiral Richard (top)
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Battle of LongBattle of Long Island—MarchIsland—March 1776-August1776-August 1776.1776.
British:British:32,000 regulars32,000 regularsHessian mercenariesHessian mercenaries
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Continental Army:Continental Army:19,000 untrained 19,000 untrained recruits/poor equipmentrecruits/poor equipment
British victory: heavy British victory: heavy continental lossescontinental losses
Washington retreats across Washington retreats across Delaware River into PA.Delaware River into PA.
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Christmas night, 1776 Washington Christmas night, 1776 Washington leads the Continental Army across the leads the Continental Army across the Delaware River into New Jersey.Delaware River into New Jersey.Key victory: Battle of TrentonKey victory: Battle of Trenton— —
--surprise attack, --surprise attack, defeated defeated HessiansHessians with minimal with minimal
ammunition.ammunition.
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January 1777,January 1777, American victory American victory Battle of PrincetonBattle of Princeton
Spring 1777, General Howe Spring 1777, General Howe winswins Battle of Brandywine CreekBattle of Brandywine Creek thenthentakes Philadelphia. takes Philadelphia. Also wins laterAlso wins laterBattle at Germantown in MarylandBattle at Germantown in Maryland..
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Spring 1777—British plan: Burgoyne Spring 1777—British plan: Burgoyne moves south from Canada moves south from Canada to link to link with Howe in Albany, NY.with Howe in Albany, NY.
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Continentals harassed Continentals harassed British in wooded British in wooded areas; many British areas; many British casualties. Finallycasualties. Finally surrounded andsurrounded and defeated defeated by Benedict by Benedict Arnold and Horatio Arnold and Horatio GatesGates at Saratoga.at Saratoga.
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Battle of SaratogaBattle of Saratoga
Burgoyne surrenders to Burgoyne surrenders to Gates Gates
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Results of Battle of SaratogaResults of Battle of SaratogaBritish remained along seacoast British remained along seacoast for remainder of war.for remainder of war.British confidence dropped—British confidence dropped—diddid not previously believe colonials not previously believe colonials could defeat them in battle.could defeat them in battle.Led to alliance with France (1778)Led to alliance with France (1778) and French commitment to sendand French commitment to send troops as well as weapons andtroops as well as weapons and ammunition.ammunition.
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Winter 1778--Winter 1778--Howe still controlled PhiladelphiaHowe still controlled PhiladelphiaContinental Army—deadly winterContinental Army—deadly winter at Valley Forge, PA at Valley Forge, PA Little funds for supplies or toLittle funds for supplies or to pay troops.pay troops.Congress sold bonds toCongress sold bonds to American investors & foreignAmerican investors & foreign governmentsgovernmentsCongress printed AmericanCongress printed American money leading to money leading to inflation.inflation.
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Europeans aided AmericansEuropeans aided AmericansBaron Friedrich von Baron Friedrich von SteubenSteuben from Prussia from PrussiaDrillmasterDrillmaster—made—made““soldiers out of countrysoldiers out of country bumpkins.”bumpkins.”
Marquis de Lafayette—Marquis de Lafayette— 20 year old French 20 year old French aristocrataristocrat
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The War in the SouthThe War in the South
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The War in the SouthThe War in the SouthBritish government British government imposed new limits onimposed new limits on its commitment to the its commitment to the war after Saratogawar after SaratogaDecided to enlist the Decided to enlist the support of loyalists in order to underminesupport of loyalists in order to undermine the Revolution from withinthe Revolution from within
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The War in the SouthThe War in the South
End 1778:End 1778:Lord CornwallisLord Cornwallis takes Savannahtakes Savannah
May 1780—May 1780— Cornwallis and Cornwallis and Henry Clinton takeHenry Clinton takeCharles Town, SC—Charles Town, SC—5,500 American POW.5,500 American POW.
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The War in the SouthThe War in the SouthJanuary 1781January 1781Battle of CowpensBattle of Cowpens
The PatriotThe Patriot
Guilford Court HouseGuilford Court HouseCostly British win—Costly British win—Lost 25% of force.Lost 25% of force.
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The War in the SouthThe War in the South
Continental Army, one French army Continental Army, one French army and 2 French fleets surroundand 2 French fleets surround Cornwallis.Cornwallis. One month siege. One month siege. Cornwallis surrendered 17 Oct 1781Cornwallis surrendered 17 Oct 1781
Battle of Battle of YorktownYorktown
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Treaty of ParisTreaty of ParisSeptember 1783September 1783
U.S., GB, FranceU.S., GB, France and Spainand Spain
U.S. negotiators: John Adams, U.S. negotiators: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin & John JayBenjamin Franklin & John JayGreat Britain, France & SpainGreat Britain, France & Spain recognized U. S. independencerecognized U. S. independence
Nation’s borders confirmedNation’s borders confirmed
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Loyalists after the RevolutionLoyalists after the RevolutionHounded by PatriotsHounded by PatriotsHarassed by judicial Harassed by judicial & legislative actions& legislative actions100,000 fled to 100,000 fled to England and to England and to Canada: created Canada: created the first English-the first English- speaking community speaking community in Quebecin Quebec
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Social Change after the Social Change after the RevolutionRevolutionAnglican Church disestablished Anglican Church disestablished and and government subsidies government subsidies eliminated eliminated
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Social Change after the Social Change after the RevolutionRevolutionQuakers in Pennsylvania were Quakers in Pennsylvania were weakened weakened
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Social Change after the Social Change after the RevolutionRevolutionPosition of Catholics improvedPosition of Catholics improved(Charles Carroll) (Charles Carroll)
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Social Change after the Social Change after the RevolutionRevolutionAfrican Americans African Americans
Some: freedom, most noSome: freedom, most no changechangeRevolution exposed the Revolution exposed the continuing tension continuing tension between the nation’s between the nation’s commitment to liberty andcommitment to liberty and its commitment to slaveryits commitment to slavery
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Social Change after the Social Change after the RevolutionRevolutionNative Americans Native Americans
Most tribes ultimately Most tribes ultimately chose to stay out of thechose to stay out of the warwarRevolution greatly Revolution greatly weakened the positionweakened the position of Native Americans in several of Native Americans in several waysways
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Social Change after the Social Change after the RevolutionRevolutionWomen Women Left in charge of Left in charge of familiesfamiliesSome food riots and Some food riots and attacks on British attacks on British troopstroopsCamp followersCamp followersMolly PitcherMolly PitcherWomen of significant value to Women of significant value to army army
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Social Change after the Social Change after the RevolutionRevolutionWomen Women Unmarried: some legal Unmarried: some legal rightsrightsMarried: no rights at allMarried: no rights at all No propertyNo property No contractsNo contracts No legal authority over herNo legal authority over her childrenchildren No voting No voting Revolution did little to Revolution did little to changechange
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Concept of republicanismConcept of republicanismPower came from Power came from people people Ideal of small Ideal of small freeholderfreeholderConcept of equalityConcept of equalityNo aristocracyNo aristocracyNo equality of condition, but equality No equality of condition, but equality of opportunityof opportunityExcluded women, blacks, Native Excluded women, blacks, Native Amer. Amer.
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Two phases of state Two phases of state constitutions constitutions All written All written Phase 1Phase 1Fear of bloated executiveFear of bloated executive powerpowerPowerful legislaturesPowerful legislaturesProperty requirements forProperty requirements for voters in all statesvoters in all states
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Two phases of state Two phases of state constitutions constitutions Phase 2Phase 2Significant strengtheningSignificant strengthening of executiveof executive Directly electedDirectly elected Fixed salaryFixed salary Expanded appointment Expanded appointment powerspowers Veto powerVeto powerMore balance in governmentMore balance in government
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During the Revolutionary War,During the Revolutionary War, the first American national governmentthe first American national government formed under a document known as formed under a document known as
The Articles of Confederation
Created 1777; Created 1777; formally formally approved or:approved or: ratified by ratified by all 13 states in 1781all 13 states in 1781
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The Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation A loose confederation of independent A loose confederation of independent statesstatesBasis: Fear that a strong central Basis: Fear that a strong central government would threaten power government would threaten power of states and individual freedoms of states and individual freedoms
Limited power of national government Limited power of national government
National government National government actually impotentactually impotent
Oh, Nooooooo
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The Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation Unicameral legislature (Congress) Unicameral legislature (Congress)
Each state delegation had 1 vote Each state delegation had 1 vote State delegations chosen by the State delegations chosen by the state legislature of each statestate legislature of each stateMajority vote on regular issuesMajority vote on regular issuesNine “Aye” votes for major decisions Nine “Aye” votes for major decisions such as warsuch as warUnanimous approval for amendmentsUnanimous approval for amendments
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The Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation No executive No executive
No judiciary No judiciary
Only Congress: Only Congress: Declare war Declare war
Conduct foreign policy Conduct foreign policy Borrow Money Borrow Money Establish military forcesEstablish military forcesSettle arguments between states Settle arguments between states
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Weaknesses of the Articles of Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Confederation No president or executive to enforce No president or executive to enforce laws laws No national court systemNo national court systemNo power to tax No power to tax
No power to regulate trade No power to regulate trade No power to establish a national armed No power to establish a national armed forces—each state raised its own forces—each state raised its own troops) troops) Major laws required 9/13 votes in Cong. Major laws required 9/13 votes in Cong.
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Problems stemming from the Problems stemming from the weaknesses in the Articlesweaknesses in the Articles
Difficulty in achieving unity Difficulty in achieving unity Different states—different Different states—different religious and cultural traditions religious and cultural traditions
Economic differencesEconomic differencesSlavery issue Slavery issue
Poor inter-state Poor inter-state transportation transportation systems systems
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Some states Some states
Problems stemming from the Problems stemming from the weaknesses in the Articlesweaknesses in the Articles
Refused to pay taxes to the Refused to pay taxes to the national government, obey laws national government, obey laws passed by Congress, respect terms passed by Congress, respect terms of foreign treaties of foreign treaties Negotiated individual treaties withNegotiated individual treaties with foreign governmentsforeign governmentsFormed their own armed forces Formed their own armed forces Charged tariffs on goods from other Charged tariffs on goods from other statesstates
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Key events under the Articles of Key events under the Articles of ConfederationConfederation
Victory in the American Revolution. . .Victory in the American Revolution. . . but problems keeping the but problems keeping the Continental Army equipped and fed Continental Army equipped and fed The Treaty of Paris—ending the The Treaty of Paris—ending the War for Independence and extendedWar for Independence and extended U. S. territory to the Mississippi RiverU. S. territory to the Mississippi RiverThe Northwest Ordinance of 1787 The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Procedures for admitting new Procedures for admitting new states, equal to the original 13 states, equal to the original 13 Banned slavery in Northwest Territory Banned slavery in Northwest Territory Bill of rights for territories Bill of rights for territories
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Ordinance of 1784Ordinance of 1784120,000 people west of 120,000 people west of the Appalachian dividethe Appalachian divide
10 self-governing districts10 self-governing districts Petition Congress for Petition Congress for statehood when populationstatehood when population equal to number of free equal to number of free inhabitants of smallest inhabitants of smallest existing stateexisting state
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Northwest Ordinance Northwest Ordinance
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Northwest Ordinance Northwest Ordinance Created single Northwest Territory Created single Northwest Territory out out of lands north of the Ohio Riverof lands north of the Ohio RiverTerritory might be subsequently Territory might be subsequently divideddivided into three to five territoriesinto three to five territoriesPopulation of 60,000 as a minimum Population of 60,000 as a minimum for for statehoodstatehoodGuaranteed freedom of religion, Guaranteed freedom of religion, right to right to trial by jury and prohibited slaverytrial by jury and prohibited slavery
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Early Battles With Native AmericansEarly Battles With Native AmericansNative Americans continuedNative Americans continued to claim tribal lands into claim tribal lands in northwest. northwest.
Miami people key victoriesMiami people key victories over U. S. Army 1790-1791over U. S. Army 1790-1791
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Mad Anthony WayneMad Anthony Wayne
The Battle of Fallen Timbers The Battle of Fallen Timbers
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Early Battles With Native AmericansEarly Battles With Native Americans
August 20, 1794 August 20, 1794
Battle of Fallen TimbersBattle of Fallen Timbers
Treaty of GreenvilleTreaty of Greenville Miamis gave up most land inMiamis gave up most land in Ohio for $10,000 a year.Ohio for $10,000 a year.
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Key Event: Shay’s Rebellion (1786)Key Event: Shay’s Rebellion (1786)Prevent the state of Prevent the state of Massachusetts from Massachusetts from seizing property of seizing property of debtors debtors Many in the U.S. saw Many in the U.S. saw this incident as clear this incident as clear evidence of the evidence of the weaknesses of the weaknesses of the Articles Articles Led to the ConstitutionalLed to the Constitutional Convention in Convention in Philadelphia Philadelphia