American Revolution & Confederation 1774-1787 Mr. Owens
Declaration of Independence (1776)
On the Eve of the Revolution ? Britain Americans Advantages ? Disadvantages
Loyalists vs. Patriots Patriots – Fought for Independence Loyalists – Loyal to England William Franklin
Loyalist Strongholds
General George Washington & the Continental Army
Key Battles Saratoga – October 17, 1777 Valley Forge – no victory Patriot Victory French pledged support Valley Forge – no victory Testament to will of Patriots Yorktown – October 19, 1781 French cut-off British supplies British surrendered War is over!!!
North America After the Treaty of Paris, 1783 1. Forced to recognize American Independence 2. Boundary south of Canada, East of Mississippi River, North of Florida