War Chart for American Independence

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War Chart for American Independence Dates: April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783

War Chart for American Independence Causes: Strong “independent” mindset in the American colonies Unfair laws and taxes – no representation in Parliament Enlightened ideas that influence revolutionary leaders

War Chart for American Independence The Spark: Fighting at Lexington and Concord (April, 1775)

The British had a clear military advantage

America did not have as many strengths but we did have some

Military leadership proved to be the most needed strength Encouraged common citizens & volunteer soldiers to support the war even when your side is losing Military leadership was: US = George Washington British = Thomas Gage & William Howe

Differing Military Strategies General Washington General Gage

Differing Military Strategies The Americans The British Divide & Conquer Use Loyalists, seize property, encourage slave revolts Split the Northern & Southern colonies Blockade ports to prevent trade Outlast the British Defend colonial lands & drag out the war Guerilla tactics Make an alliance with France

Differing Military Strategies The Americans The British Divide & Conquer Use Loyalists, seize property, encourage slave revolts Split the Northern & Southern colonies Blockade ports to prevent trade Outlast the British Defend colonial lands & drag out the war Guerilla tactics Make an alliance with France As long as Britain did not defeat the Continental Army, England could not win