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War Chart for American Independence
Dates: April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783
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War Chart for American Independence
Causes: Strong “independent” mindset in the American colonies Unfair laws and taxes – no representation in Parliament Enlightened ideas that influence revolutionary leaders
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War Chart for American Independence
The Spark: Fighting at Lexington and Concord (April, 1775)
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The British had a clear military advantage
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America did not have as many strengths but we did have some
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Military leadership proved to be the most needed strength
Encouraged common citizens & volunteer soldiers to support the war even when your side is losing Military leadership was: US = George Washington British = Thomas Gage & William Howe
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Differing Military Strategies
General Washington General Gage
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Differing Military Strategies
The Americans The British Divide & Conquer Use Loyalists, seize property, encourage slave revolts Split the Northern & Southern colonies Blockade ports to prevent trade Outlast the British Defend colonial lands & drag out the war Guerilla tactics Make an alliance with France
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Differing Military Strategies
The Americans The British Divide & Conquer Use Loyalists, seize property, encourage slave revolts Split the Northern & Southern colonies Blockade ports to prevent trade Outlast the British Defend colonial lands & drag out the war Guerilla tactics Make an alliance with France As long as Britain did not defeat the Continental Army, England could not win
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