American Revolution By: Louis Pearson 7K #31

The Revolution Started in 1776 Between Continental Army(United States of America) and Great Britain Ended in 1783 in a treaty

Causes of the War Too many taxes Colonies want freedom Started with Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party

Americans Significant person: Nathan Hale -American spy Mission was to collect British battle plans on Long Island, he was caught and hanged His last words were: “I regret that I only have one life to serve for my country”

Great Britain Significant Person: Benedict Arnold - An American General turned traitor to the British Many think that he turned to the British because he had a very strong, Loyalist family

Turning Point Battle of Saratoga: Americans were spending the winter at valley forge and were given the strength. They eventually won the battle

Life on the Homefront Many women ran the stores, farmed, and did jobs that a man would do when they went to war This showed that women can do whatever a man can do

Peace The war ended in 1783 by the Treaty of Paris Britain and America began talking about peace in 1782 in Paris, France Even though the king wanted to keep fighting, Parliament had voted over him

Effects of the War A new nation was created Other countries used America’s example and tried to gain freedom, the French used the Declaration of Independence to write their own document of freedom The meanings of the Declaration, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are still remembered

Resources http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/iText/pro ducts/0-13-365295- 5/phs_ahon_09_19171_main.html?chapter=null&page= null&anchory=null America: History of Our Nation textbook