The American Revolution A quick review

Causes of the Revolution American Revolution Taxes British Interference Questioning authority of the king

British Advantages & Weaknesses Weaknesses Strengths wealthyStrong navyStrong army Fought far away Relied on mercenaries

Nathan Hale Nathan Hale George Washington George Washington Ben Franklin Ben Franklin T. Paine T. Paine T. Paine T. Paine Marquis de Lafayette Marquis de Lafayette Marquis de Lafayette Marquis de Lafayette Molly Pitcher Molly Pitcher James Armistead Lafayette James Armistead Lafayette James Armistead Lafayette James Armistead Lafayette Peter Francisco Peter Francisco Peter Francisco Peter Francisco General John Burgoyne General John Burgoyne General John Burgoyne General John Burgoyne General Cornwallis General Cornwallis General Cornwallis General Cornwallis Lexington & Concord Lexington & Concord Lexington & Concord Lexington & Concord Bunker Hill Bunker Hill Bunker Hill Bunker Hill Battle of Long Island Battle of Long Island Battle of Long Island Battle of Long Island Trenton & Princeton Trenton & Princeton Trenton & Princeton Trenton & Princeton Battle of Saratoga Battle of Saratoga Battle of Saratoga Battle of Saratoga Valley Forge Valley Forge Battle of Yorktown Battle of Yorktown Battle of Yorktown Battle of Yorktown Treaty of Paris Treaty of Paris Treaty of Paris Treaty of Paris

Nathan Hale American spy who said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”  American spy who said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” 

George Washington Commander of all U.S. forces  Commander of all U.S. forces 

Ben Franklin Signed the Declaration of Independence. Signed the Declaration of Independence. Persuaded France to become our ally. Persuaded France to become our ally. Helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris.  Helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris. 

T. Paine Wrote “Common Sense” and “American Crisis”. Wrote “Common Sense” and “American Crisis”. summer soldier and sunshine patriot  summer soldier and sunshine patriot 

Marquis de Lafayette French nobleman who became Washington’s trusted aide.  French nobleman who became Washington’s trusted aide. 

Molly Pitcher Helped American soldiers by carrying water.  Helped American soldiers by carrying water. 

James Armistead Lafayette Slave and American spy who helped G.W. by spying on Cornwallis. Slave and American spy who helped G.W. by spying on Cornwallis. He was given his freedom after the war.  He was given his freedom after the war. 

Peter Francisco Washington called him a “One-man army”.  Washington called him a “One-man army”. 

General John Burgoyne British general that surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga. British general that surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga. “Gentleman Johnny”  “Gentleman Johnny” 

General Cornwallis British general that surrendered at Yorktown (1781)  British general that surrendered at Yorktown (1781) 

Lexington & Concord First battle of the Revolution First battle of the Revolution “Shot heard ‘round the world”  “Shot heard ‘round the world” 

Battle of Bunker Hill Technically a British victory but showed Americans could fight. Technically a British victory but showed Americans could fight. “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.”  “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.” 

Battle of Long Island Big defeat for G.W. Big defeat for G.W. British captured New York city.  British captured New York city. 

Trenton & Princeton G.W.’s sneak attack on Christmas night G.W.’s sneak attack on Christmas night These battles encouraged American soldiers.  These battles encouraged American soldiers. 

Battle of Saratoga Turning point of the Revolution. Turning point of the Revolution. Convinced France to become our ally.  Convinced France to become our ally. 

Valley Forge Brutal winter of for G.W. and his men. Brutal winter of for G.W. and his men. “These are the times that try men’s souls…”  “These are the times that try men’s souls…” 

Battle of Yorktown Final major battle of the Revolution. Final major battle of the Revolution. Cornwallis was trapped on Yorktown peninsula. Cornwallis was trapped on Yorktown peninsula. French fleet helped trap Cornwallis  French fleet helped trap Cornwallis 

Treaty of Paris Treaty that ended the Revolution. Treaty that ended the Revolution. British gave the U.S. all land up to the Mississippi River.  British gave the U.S. all land up to the Mississippi River. 