3. Attack by British to capture stockpiled arms, Militia warned by Paul Revere.

4. Elected George Washington: Commander in Chief Organizes Continental Army To fight for the common defense of 13 colonies Betsy Ross 5 pointed star: - red (valor and hardiness) - white (purity and innocence) - blue (vigilance, perseverance, justice) stars from sky, in a circle so no one colony is above another – “new constellation in the heavens”

5. Continental Army

7. American lost b/c they ran out of ammo Psychological victory

8. Washington & Continental Army cross the Delaware River on Christmas night Surprised the Hessians (German mercenaries) RAISED THEIR SPIRITS!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

9. Patriot victory convinces France to make alliance! Ben Franklin = ambassador to France negotiates Alliance Marquis de Lafayette = French general (aided Americans) Supported cause of “liberty” Revenge for French and Indian War

10. Army barely survives 3,000 men had no shoes or coats symbolized the heroism of the Continental Army & Washington’s Leadership

11. Only battle on frontier Allowed US to have claim to Ohio & Tennessee Valley

12. Patriot victory  Brit surrender Washington corners Lord Cornwallis (Brit commander) on peninsula French blockade prevents reinforcements

14. The HORSE AMERICA, throwing his Master

15. Strengths : Organized & Experienced world’s finest navy Loyalist (Tories) in the colonies (spies) Weaknesses: Underestimated Americans bright red coats not supported in Great Britain Strengths: Washington’s leadership knowledge of the land guerilla warfare Weaknesses: Outnumbered poor / lacking supplies

16. 1.Great Britain recognized USA 2.Northern border = Great Lakes 3.Western border = Mississippi River 4.Florida returned to Spain 5.G.B. agreed to remove troops from US territory 6.Loyalist would be returned their land 1.Great Britain recognized USA 2.Northern border = Great Lakes 3.Western border = Mississippi River 4.Florida returned to Spain 5.G.B. agreed to remove troops from US territory 6.Loyalist would be returned their land

18. Molly Pitcher & others fought in battles, began to challenge traditional ideas

19. Freed in Northern States – more restrictions in southern states

20. lost British support, increasingly lost territory to new settlers

21. established new government based on the idea of liberty rejected rule of a monarchy inspired other revolutions around the world