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 adopt a republican government Americans experience changing views regarding freedom & equality Americans experience changing views regarding freedom & equality the Articles of Confederation govern America thru the Revolution 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 B. FOREIGN AID Britain’s rivals helped America in order to hurt Britain (France & other European countries) Britain’s rivals helped America in order to hurt Britain (France & other European countries) C. KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAND D. MOTIVATION

5. The Treaty of Paris 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, W--Mississippi River, E-- Atlantic Ocean, E-- Atlantic Ocean, N-- Canadian border N-- Canadian border S-- Spanish Florida S-- Spanish Florida

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

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

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