1. The American Revolution 1776-1783
The Legacy of the War

2. As a result of the American Revolution:
Americans adopt a republican government
Americans experience changing views regarding freedom & equality
the Articles of Confederation govern America thru the Revolution

3. VALLEY FORGE: showed hardships suffered by
soldiers during the Revolutionary War
Location in PA, Washington’s army spent winter there
Lack of proper shoes/clothing led to frostbite & amputation (bloody tracks in the snow)
25% of soldiers died from malnutrition, hypothermia, & disease (small pox & typhoid fever)
BATTLE OF YORKTOWN:
last major battle of the American Revolution
we won b/c of help from the French
after their loss, British citizens wanted to end war

4. Reasons the Americans Won: A. BETTER MILITARY LEADERSHIP
A. BETTER MILITARY LEADERSHIP
B. FOREIGN AID
Britain’s rivals helped America in order to hurt Britain (inc. France & other European countries)
C. KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND
D. MOTIVATION

5. The Treaty of Paris 1. The United States had become an independent nation (no longer a colony of Britain). 2. U.S. boundaries: W--Mississippi River, E-- Atlantic Ocean, N-- Canadian border S-- Spanish Florida

6. Costs of the War 25,700 Americans died (28% died in battle)
8,200 wounded
1,400 remained missing
many w/permanent disabilities
U.S. left with $27 million debt
many soldiers not paid for their service—government gave them land in the West

7. Post-War America: 1. a republic: representatives elected to make  
1. a republic: representatives elected to make
decisions for the country
people place the good of the country above their
own interests (not follow selfish interests)
2. SOME states increased freedom of religion:
a. Jews & Catholics allowed to hold public office
b. NO public tax money used to support
churches
3. SOME people saw a conflict btwn. liberty & slavery
(Massachusetts outlawed slavery in that state)