The Legacy of the War 7.4

Farewell to the Army The men of the army had become a family and now it was time to say goodbye “There was as much sorrow as joy…we had lived together as a family of brothers for several years…and now we were to be...parted forever” – Joseph Martin Plumb The last of the British leave New York Washington says goodbye to his officers in New York at Fraunces Tavern

How did we win??? Lacked training and experience Short on supplies How did the Continental Army beat one of the strongest militaries in the world?

Why the Americans Won 1.Better leadership George Washington 1.Learned from his mistakes 2.Developed strategy to wear out the British troops 3.Never gave up British Generals: Over confident Poor decision making

Why the Americans Won Foreign Aid –Gave us much needed supplies and troops

Why the Americans Won Knowledge of the land

Why the Americans Won Motivation –They are more than just words

Treaty of Paris of 1783 John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin.

Treaty of Paris of The United States were INDEPENDENT

Treaty of Paris of Boundaries

Treaty of Paris of Fishing rights 4. Repay debts to each other 5. British return any enslaved persons 6. Americans return seized Loyalist property

Costs of the War

Another 8,000 were left wounded Soldiers payment??? Land given to soldiers was often sold for food and other basic needs What does this mean???

Costs of the War The Losers: –Loyalists It is estimated that 60,000 to 100,000 Loyalists (including African Americans and Native Americans) left the United States during and after the war

Issues after the War Government –Republicanism Who was allowed to participate? What were women's’ roles? What was needed to make this work? Place the good of the country above one’s own needs

Religion Liberty= more religious freedom –Jews and Catholics can now hold public office –Tax money no longer used to support churches TAXES

Slavery How can slavery and liberty co- exist? Vermont and Pennsylvania outlaw slavery/free slaves gradually Some slaves sue for freedom Richard Allen –Free African Society –African Methodist Episcopal Church