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1 Revolutionary War

2 EQ Which side of the Revolutionary War would you join had you lived back then? Really think about your values and whether or not you agree with the rebellion from the colonists.

3 Vocabulary Ally Desert Guerrillas Mercenary Pacifist Privateer
Rendezvous Republicanism Strategy Treaty of Paris 1783

4 Americans Divided Estimated that 30% of colonists were loyalists
About 45% were patriots The rest were neutral

5 Slaves fought on both sides
Natives fought on both sides Natives afraid that Americans would take their land if they won the war Slaves fought in the hope that they would be given more freedom if they won the war (approx fought for the patriots)

6 Hardships No money No supplies No clothes No food No blankets
In the winter British blockades

7 Strengths Elite British Military vs. Colonial tactical fighting

8 The War Notable Battles: Trenton and Princeton
Battle of Bunker Hill (Patriot Victory) 1,100-2,400 Killed British soldiers Trenton and Princeton George Washington and troops cross the Delaware in the Winter 5 Patriot casualties vs British mercenaries captured Left fires burning in camp right outside Princeton and led a nighttime march to fight General Cornwallis

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10 Battle of Saratoga Battle of Yorktown
Biggest victory for Patriots thus far British troops surrender Turning point in the War The French came to the aid of the colonies Battle of Yorktown Patriot and French artillery start to pound Yorktown General Cornwallis faced any army 2x his size in his retreat Last battle of the war

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12 Funding the War “I am now convinced, beyond a doubt that unless some great and capital change suddenly takes place… this Army must inevitably be reduced to one of these three things. Starve, dissolve, or disperse in order to obtain subsistence in the best manner they can” Valley Forge December 23, 1777 George Washington

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14 Treaty of Paris 1783 Great Britain recognizes United States of America as independent Northern border set (New England primarily along the Great Lakes) Mississippi River set as West border Florida was given back to Spain Great Britain removes any remaining troops Restore property to American loyalists

15 EQ Which side of the Revolutionary War would you join had you lived back then? Really think about your values and whether or not you agree with the rebellion from the colonists.

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