10/2/17 Aim: How did the colonists achieve independence from Great Britain? Do Now: How did the colonists achieve independence From Great Britain? Homework: Study for TEST Wednesday

Timeline of Major Events during American Revolutionary War: What do you believe was the most important event during the American Revolution? Why?

Treaty of Paris (1783) In 1783, the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolution. There were several parts to the Treaty:   1. The United States is an independent nation.

Treaty of Paris (1783) 2. The boundaries of the United States are: Mississippi River in the west Canada in the north Spanish Florida in the South

Treaty of Paris (1783) 3. Each side agrees to pay the debt it owes to the other. 4. British must return all enslaved colonists. 5. Congress would recommend that the states return any property taken from the Loyalists.

Political Effects 1. United States is a NEW independent nation. 2. Need to create a new government to run the country. 3. Created the Articles of Confederation – the first constitution of the U.S. It was a very weak central government. 4. Sectional differences exists between North & South

Social Effects The War became a symbol of Liberty Gave rise to a movement for more equality = Egalitarianism. 25,000 American casualties to 10,000 British casualties 4. 100,000 Loyalists, Slaves, and Natives flee to Canada

Continental Dollar War Bonds Economic Effects The New U.S. is $74 Million in debt from the war. States are also in debt from the war. Soldiers returning home from war were in debt from not being paid. Continental Dollar War Bonds

Closing Question What do you believe is the biggest challenge the new nation of the United States of America must face following the American Revolution?

Essential Questions Explain why American colonists fought for independence from Great Britain? Colonists fought for liberty, natural rights, economic gain, self-government and to reserve the right to end the oppressive rule of King George III. 2. Identify TWO major turning points in the American Revolution? Wining the battle of Saratoga in 1777 and the French joining on the side of colonists shortly after. Also the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 – there is no turning back.

What did Jefferson mean, and not mean, by the phrase “all men are created equal”? He meant that free white males were political equals, not all Americans had equal opportunity. It has inspired people throughout the world to protest, fight and pursue their individual rights. Some have been successful and some have not.

4. List three advantages for both the British and the colonists during the war. Larger Army Experienced officers & soldiers Superior Technology Colonists Home field advantage Easy Access to supplies Fighting for their land, lives and Liberty 5. What were the exceptions to the spirit of Egalitarianism (equality) that arose after the revolution? Women, Free African Americans, slaves and Native Americans were still not allowed to participate in government. “All men are created equal….”

French & Indian War 1756 to 1763 Boston Massacre - 1770 Boston Tea Party -1773 Intolerable Acts -1774 Battle of Lexington & Concord-1775 Declaration of Independence - 1776 Battle of Saratoga – French enter on the side of Colonists Battle of Yorktown = the surrender of Gen. Cornwallis Treaty of Paris 1783 = the United States of America

7. What challenges did the new nation face in the years immediately following the American revolution? $74 Million in debt Weak new Nation Sectional differences divide the country A New Government needs to be formed