The American Revolution 1776 - 1783. Political Advantages Americans British Fighting to defend independence Democracy Help of France Well organized, respected.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
The Road to Revolution: *The Approaching Conflict *The War *The End of the Colonial Era in America.
Advertisements

By Stephanie Ellegood Graves Central Elementary School.
American Revolution I can compare the advantages and disadvantages of both the British and Continental Army.
The Battles. Introduction Lasting seven years, the American Revolution was decided through the successes and failures of several important battles. Lasting.
Early Defeats -British capture all major colonial cities New York Philadelphia Boston Charleston -Washington’s army in retreat and many desert.
The American Revolution CHAPTER 7 NOTES MRS. KERCHER.
American Victory. The Battle of Yorktown The deciding battle of the Revolutionary War where Cornwallis and the British surrendered to American and French.
Fighting the Revolutionary War
What was the significance of the American Revolution?
Declaration of Independence Quiz Today -Grab your remote -You have 3 minutes to review questions at the end of the packet.
Battle of Long Island British won – they greatly outnumbered the colonists Nathan Hale went behind enemy lines to spy, was caught and hanged. His final.
HOW DID THEY DO IT? HOW WERE A BUNCH OF MERCHANTS, FARMERS, AND CRAFTSMEN ABLE TO DEFEAT THE LARGEST, MOST EXPERIENCED, WELL-TRAINED, AND WELL- EQUIPPED.
The American Revolution Purpose: What: Rebellion By: Understanding how the Continental Army was able to win the war for independence from Great Britain.
Revolution I. Beginning of conflict –A. English send 55,000 troops 1. 30,000 are German Mercenaries (Hessians) 2. Continental Army faced largest.
The American Revolution Which side was better prepared to fight a war? British Advantages: –Military: world’s largest navy, military experience,
The American Revolution. Americans Divided Not all colonists supported the idea of independence. Not all colonists supported the idea of independence.
Revolutionary War Capture the Flag simulation. Picking Teams You lined up most experienced to least experienced. Least experienced players made the “Blue”
The American Revolution
The Revolutionary War.
Checking Select one when I call your number. Victory at Saratoga is considered the turning point of the war because: 1.France recognized that Britain.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR. DIVISION AMONGST COLONISTS LOYALISTS Opposed Independence Loyalty to King George III Judges, governors, wealthy Many loyalists wanted.
10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt AmericansForeignersGroups.
Loyalists Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the Great Britain Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the Great Britain.
UNIT 2.3 REVOLUTIONARY WAR. CHANGES IN GOV’T DURING WAR Most States changed their Constitutions and Laws during the war. These changes provided many of.
$2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 $2 $5 $10 $20 $1 Vocabulary I Vocabulary II Battles Advantages and Dis- advantages.
Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY Mrs. Jean Abdo, Olean High School, Olean, NY What are the major military and political events of the.
The American War for Independence ( ) “These are the times that try men’s souls” -Thomas Paine, 1780.
Revolutionary War PatriotsNeutrals –Colonists who supported the War -“common” or “poor” people who did not want to become involved with the.
The American Revolution Mrs. Shadoin Civics and Economics.
Revolutionary War PatriotsNeutrals –Colonists who supported the War -“common” or “poor” people who did not want to become involved with the.
Chapter 02: Birth of a Nation SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution. SSUSH5 The.
Chapter 6 Review Sheet Class Notes. Key People Hessians: mercenaries hired by the British to fight the Patriots. Friedrich Von Steuben: German army officer.
Battles of the American Revolution Unit 3. American Revolution.
American Revolution Unit Test Prep **remember – this is just a guide! You should still review your notes and assignments!
Revolutionary War April 1775 to October 1881 American Colonists vs. Great Britain (patriots vs. loyalists) (Continentals vs. Read Coats) Major Battles:
Unit 1, Lecture 3 The American Revolutionary War Mr. Smith 8 th grade U.S. History August 16 th /17 th & 20 th /21 st, 2012.
American Revolution Political Views of American Colonists Loyalists/Tories Colonists loyal to the British monarchy Disagreed with the DOI Many.
Unit #1: Birth of a Nation American Revolutionary War.
The American Revolution. First Continental Congress Met during September and October of Thomas Jefferson was selected to write the Declaration of.
Battles AmericansBritishElection Wait WHAT? DJ.
Major Battles of the American Revolution SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
Bellwork Complete the Road to the Revolution worksheet. Filling in the forms of resistance the colonists took against British actions.
THE END OF THE WAR! Chapter 7 sections 3 and 4. The End of the War  In 1781 Lord Cornwallis set up his base at Yorktown.  Washington saw this as golden.
Chapter 4 Sections 3 and 4 Fighting the American Revolution.
CHAPTER 7 The American Revolution. Haym Salomon gave the American government $600,000 to help fight in the war against the British.
10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt American.
American Histor y Chapter 3, Section 3 The War for Independence.
The Declaration of Independence was a formal demand for separation, but the Revolutionary War had already begun in 1775 Lexington & Concord Formation of.
The American Revolution. Intro Question How do you think American Ideals helped fuel the Revolution? Do you think it played a part in the moral of the.
Winning the War 4.4. Big Ideas MAIN IDEA: Strategic victories in the South and at Yorktown enabled the Americans to defeat the British. WHY IT MATTERS.
Chapter 7.1 – 7.3: The American Revolution EQ:What were the strategies of both sides and how did they lead to the outcome of the Revolutionary War?
AMERICAN REVOLUTION – IDEOLOGICAL, MILITARY AND DIPLOMATIC ASPECTS – Written by Thomas Jefferson, it outlines the reasons why the U.S. is separating.
 British Advantage 1776 Professional army  Best in the World Mercenaries  Hessian (German)  British people uneager to fight against “American Cousins”
The American Revolution
Revolutionary War Patriots vs. Loyalists ~20% Loyal to GB
Test – Wednesday – November 29, 2012
Chapter 6 – Revolutionary America
The American Revolution
Advantages of the American Revolution
Draw a timeline below your graphic organizer
The War for Independence
American Revolution & Confederation
WHY the Americans won.
The Trials of War, War in the North:
The American Revolution:
The End of the Revolution
Political Advantages Americans British
The American Revolution:
American Revolution & Confederation
Presentation transcript:

The American Revolution

Political Advantages Americans British Fighting to defend independence Democracy Help of France Well organized, respected gov’t. #1 power in the world

Economic Advantages AmericansBritish Short supply lines Live off the land Benefits of empire – huge trading network Many industries to create supplies

Social Advantages Americans British Identity as “American” defined Women help out…gain respect Loyalists help out

Military Advantages American British Guerilla warfare “Home field” advantage Goal – Independence Good leaders – Washington Help from others – Lafayette, von Steuben #1 military power in world Well-trained, well- disciplined troops,

Disadvantages for Americans? MONEY!!! (limited) SUPPLIES (low) TRAINING (poor) Disadvantages for British? DISTANCE (England 2,000 miles away – difficult to communicate and coordinate. FOREIGN MERCENARIES (Fighting for a pay check, not their own homes/freedom)

The Importance of... BATTLE OF SARATOGA – turning point of the war...American victory encourages the French to support our cause! VALLEY FORGE – American forces survive to fight again; better trained and organized army

Friedrick von Steuben – Prussian ofice; 1778 comes to Valley Forge to train soldiers...march, fire/reload, use bayonet Marquis de Lafayette – French general; advised and fought w/ Washington Yorktown, VA – British General Corwallis “cornered” by French fleet off coast...surrenders to Washington 1781 The Importance of...

What did the Americans win?

Treaty of Paris Great Britain recognized independence of U.S. Set boundaries – Atlantic Ocean to Mississippi River Granted generous fishing rights to U.S. in the Grand Banks Great Britain promised to leave American soil U.S. promised to repay Loyalists for property lost during the Revolution

United States in 1783

Political Effects U.S. officially recognized as independent nation 13 “united” states State constitutions guaranteed basic rights and freedoms Foundation – democracy Expanded voting rights to adult white males (who owned property in order to hold office)

Economic Effects End mercantilism and restrictions on trade Need to industrialize End system of primogeniture (eldest son inheriting entire estate) – prevent any type of nobility based on inheritance End trade preferences within the British empire (lost some of our best customers) Inflation (“Continentals” – worthless currency) Debt – to both foreign countries and American investors High unemployment

Social Effects Identity of “American”- individualism; diversity No aristocratic titles of nobility Social mobility Westward migration encouraged Separation of church and state Issues involving women’s rights and slavery continued Increased importance of education to democracy

Why did the Americans win?

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.