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The American Revolution 1776 - 1783. Political Advantages Americans British Fighting to defend independence Democracy Help of France Well organized, respected.

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1 The American Revolution 1776 - 1783

2 Political Advantages Americans British Fighting to defend independence Democracy Help of France Well organized, respected gov’t. #1 power in the world

3 Economic Advantages AmericansBritish Short supply lines Live off the land Benefits of empire – huge trading network Many industries to create supplies

4 Social Advantages Americans British Identity as “American” defined Women help out…gain respect Loyalists help out

5 Military Advantages American British Guerilla warfare “Home field” advantage Goal – Independence Good leaders – Washington Help from others – Lafayette, von Steuben #1 military power in world Well-trained, well- disciplined troops,

6 Disadvantages for Americans? MONEY!!! (limited) SUPPLIES (low) TRAINING (poor) Disadvantages for British? DISTANCE (England 2,000 miles away – difficult to communicate and coordinate. FOREIGN MERCENARIES (Fighting for a pay check, not their own homes/freedom)

7 The Importance of... BATTLE OF SARATOGA – turning point of the war...American victory encourages the French to support our cause! VALLEY FORGE – American forces survive to fight again; better trained and organized army

8 Friedrick von Steuben – Prussian ofice; 1778 comes to Valley Forge to train soldiers...march, fire/reload, use bayonet Marquis de Lafayette – French general; advised and fought w/ Washington Yorktown, VA – British General Corwallis “cornered” by French fleet off coast...surrenders to Washington 1781 The Importance of...

9 What did the Americans win?

10 Treaty of Paris - 1783 Great Britain recognized independence of U.S. Set boundaries – Atlantic Ocean to Mississippi River Granted generous fishing rights to U.S. in the Grand Banks Great Britain promised to leave American soil U.S. promised to repay Loyalists for property lost during the Revolution

11 United States in 1783

12 Political Effects U.S. officially recognized as independent nation 13 “united” states State constitutions guaranteed basic rights and freedoms Foundation – democracy Expanded voting rights to adult white males (who owned property in order to hold office)

13 Economic Effects End mercantilism and restrictions on trade Need to industrialize End system of primogeniture (eldest son inheriting entire estate) – prevent any type of nobility based on inheritance End trade preferences within the British empire (lost some of our best customers) Inflation (“Continentals” – worthless currency) Debt – to both foreign countries and American investors High unemployment

14 Social Effects Identity of “American”- individualism; diversity No aristocratic titles of nobility Social mobility Westward migration encouraged Separation of church and state Issues involving women’s rights and slavery continued Increased importance of education to democracy

15 Why did the Americans win?

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