1. I. The American Revolution 1778-1781 1775-1783

2. Loyalists vs. Patriots vs. Neutral Patriots – Fought for Independence Loyalists – Loyal to England Neutral- Unsure of either side

3. LoyalistStrongholds

4. Important Things During the Revolution Saratoga – October 17, 1777 –Patriot Victory- We CAN beat the British! –French ally w/ Americans Valley Forge (1778) – no battle (emotional victory) –Washington & Continental Army fight to stay alive through the harsh New England winter- TOUGH! Yorktown – October 19, 1781 –Brits, led by Gen. Cornwallis, surrender, officially ending war

5. Effects of Revolutionary War –War is over!!! Treaty of Paris signed 1783 –US grows largerlarger –Egalitarianism - Everyone is equal - Ability, effort, and virtue (morals) define one’s worth Does this extend to everyone?

6. Please write the following questions & answer them below Friday’s notes. 1.Which battle proved that the Colonists could beat the British? 2.This battle ended in the British surrendering and officially losing the war. 3.Why was Valley Forge important? 4.What is egalitarianism? 5.Which three groups are not included in egalitarianism?

7. II. Starting Over… Creating A New Government

8. Articles of Confederation 1. First gov’t of U.S. = Confederation (alliance) a. Each state had one vote b. States kept most power c. Central gov’t could… Declare war & peace, sign treaties Standardize & borrow money Establish a postal service

9. Problems W/ Articles of Confederation 1. Gov’t couldn’t collect taxes or enforce laws 2. Each state had equal vote 3. No executive branch 4. No national court system 5. No national unity A weak central gov’t

10. Acquiring Land & Adding New States 1. North West Ordinance of 1787 a. Set requirements for the admission of new states

11. The United States in 1787

13. Shay’s Rebellion 1. Farmers in Massachusetts didn’t want to pay higher taxes 2. Tried to seize (take) weapons from an arsenal 3. State had to send in militia to put down rebellion 4. Four farmers killed Something must be done to strengthen the Federal Gov’t!

16. Please highlight or underline the following words Patriots Loyalists Battle of Saratoga Valley Forge Battle of Yorktown Treaty of Paris Egalitarianism North West Ordinance of 1787 Shay’s Rebellion

17. Please answer the following questions 1.What was the first gov’t of the U.S. called? 2. What are the five problems with the 1 st gov’t? 3.What set requirements for the admission of new states?