What was the significance of the American Revolution?

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What was the significance of the American Revolution?

Americans choose sides… Loyalists: those who opposed independence and remained loyal to the crown. Patriots: those who wanted independence and to cut ties with Britain.

British Advantages Disadvantages No allies British Navy British Army very well trained and supplied Manufacturing capabilities Parliament can impose taxes to pay for it Disadvantages No allies Have to hire mercenaries 3000 miles away from colonies Poor communication Americans don’t play by the rules Nature of American terrain Bad roads, rivers, swamps

Americans Advantages Disadvantages Defending their homes from invaders Passionate belief in the cause Realized it would be a long struggle Incredible quality of leadership Disadvantages Have to build up army and navy No factories Not united- no centralized government Internal divisions (Loyalists) Indians on frontier ally with British. No treasury

People of the Revolution…

George Washington Commander in Chief of Continental Army Displayed extraordinary leadership, reorganized the army and kept his men supplied and together long enough to outlast the British.

Marquis de Lafayette Frenchman Trained American forces Introduced a system of progressive training being with the school of the soldier- trained with and without weapons.

Baron von Steuben French major Aided the colonists Sent French aid in the form of money, arms, and supplies.

General John Burgoyne British general Planned on invading NY but was defeated by Gates at Saratoga.

Horatio Gates Lead of the New England militia Given credit for defeating British General Burgoyne at Saratoga

Benedict Arnold Colonel of the CT militia who helped Gates win at Saratoga After going into debt he was caught plotting to surrender West Point to the British. Most famous American traitor.

General Cornwallis British commander Surrendered to the Continental Army at Yorktown.

Ben Franklin Renaissance Man Successful at everything he tried Not a rich man but realize his own potential by his own will and ambition. US ambassador to France during American Revolution

Battles of the American Revolution Teacher: Refer to word document for step in directions and questions Battles of the American Revolution Step into the Scene! You will be shown paintings of the important battles. Your job is to take on the role of the persons you see in the scence

Battle of Trenton 1776 Washington’s army was hurting Christmas night Washington would make a bold move. Led 2400 men in rowboats across Delaware River March to Trenton, NJ where Hessians were still sleeping Washington’s army killed 30 and took 918 captive with 6 Hessian cannons. American victory brings new hopes.

Battle of Trenton 1776 Hessian Washington Colonial

Victory at Saratoga 1777 American troops led by General Horatio Gates finally surrounded British General Burgoyne and his men at Saratoga, NY. Burgoyne would surrender on October 17, 1777. After this loss British war strategy would change Keep troops close to the coast and near the big guns and supply bases of the British fleet Ben Franklin was in France trying to negotiate an alliance… Showed the French that Americans could win the big battles- Turning point- French would agree to support the colonists.

Battle of Saratoga 1777 Gates Burgoyne Colonial

Winter at Valley Forge 1777 Takes months for French aid to arrive British troops stayed comfortably in Philadelphia for winter Continental Army stuck in bitter winter conditions at Valley Forge, PA. Frost bite, Disease.. 2,000 out of 10,000 troops died. Washington given credit as a leader for keeping his troops together, motivated, and alive (most of them).

Valley Forge 1777 Washington Von Steuban Colonial

Victory at Yorktown Lafayette suggested American and French forces join together and attack British forces at Yorktown. Americans would use the geography to their advantage. Siege of Yorktown lasted 3 weeks October 17, 1781 British General Cornwallis, who was outnumbered and under constant shelling, surrendered. October 19, Washington accepted the British surrender ending the Revolution

Battle of Yorktown 1781 Washington Colonial Lafayette

The Treaty of Paris 1783 Between Americans and British Confirmed US independence US granted land from Canada to Florida and from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. British removed all troops and forts from US land. US agreed loyalists could sue for recovery of their losses. US agreed British creditors could collect debts owed them by Americans.