American Revolution

John Dickinson

Was a moderate for war because he asks politely “May the former harmoney between her and these colonies be restored”

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry was a radicle for war because he gave his famous give me death or give me liberty teach where he wants liberty for the colonists and states the war has already begun.

The Second Continental Congress

On May 10 1775 representatives from the 13 colonies and met in Philadelphia independence hall supported peace because they thought it would be best to avoid the conflict with the British

Olive Brach Petition

July 1775 the letter was sent to King George the Third to end the problems between the colonies and Britain

Second Continental Congress And George Washington

George Washington was selected commander in Cheif of the continental army during the second continental congress. Selection of George Washington was a call for war.

Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys

They were an act of war because they led a group of militia and they got to New York to take the gunpowder and cannons from Lake Champlain British Fort.

King George the Third Response

He declared the colonies in open rebellion and by this and pushed the colonies to war

Common Sense by Thomas Paine

In 1776 Thomas Paine an Englishman who immigrated to the 13 colonies wrote a pamphlet which laid out common sense reasons for why the colonists the reasons why they should break away from Great Britain

THE VIRGINIA RESOLUTION: a call to independence

17 May 1776 the continental congress authorizes independence the congress appointed committee to write the declaration or independence the committee included Ben Franklin John Adam’s and Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the declaration because he was from Virginia the most populated state.

the issue of slavery

In the declaration of indeed sned Thomas Jefferson mentioned slavery was evil however it was later removed in the final draft by the Second Continental Congress.

Deceleration of independence

On July 2nd 1776 the congress voted to declare independence. July 4th the congress approved of the declaration. John Hancock was the first to sign.

First section of the Deceleration

Is about natural rights a right every person is born with.

Second section of declaration

A list of grievances (wrongdoings) against the colonies by the king of England

Third section of declaration

Officially declares independence from Britain and the formation of a new country

Advavanges of the continental army

blue uniforms. British wore bright red easy To spot uniforms. Militia wore their own clothes. Often used ambush hit and run tactics. Received help from foreign nations. Poorly organized suplly chain of the British..

Advances of the abritish army

One in Three Americans supported co. Half of the population did not want a conflict. mots Indian tribes supported Britain. powerful navy Well supply of weapons Experience I in fights trained army

Fort ticonderoga

May 10th 1775 Ethan Allen and colonial Benedict Arnold. Stormed fort Ticonderoga capturing 48 men and valuble gunpowder and cannons

Bunker Hill

June 17 1775 The British gained control of the hill but suffered major losses. The Americans occupied bunker hill in 1775 to protect the shipyard. Costly victory for the British.

Seige of Boston

The siege of Boston 1776 the 8 year of occupation of Boston ended when British troops evacuated the city. Because the Americans had cannons from Fort Ticonderoga and had an advantage.

The Battle of Long Island

August 1776. the British won the Battle of Long Island George Washington’s army had to retreat with the help of John gloved and his soldiers, this saves Washington’s army or else the war might have been lost.

Battle of Trenton

December 26 1776 Washington decided to perform a suprise attack on the Hessians in Trenton. He crossed Delaware River on Christmas. The battle was fierce and difficult bit patriot victory boosted American morale

Why did George Washington take a big risk by launching an attack at Trenton

The American Revolutionary cause was in imminent danger of collapse and needed a victory

American Revolution-geography

The battles were in different colonies. Started at the North and went down into the south areas.

What strategy did the Americans use to win this siege

The Americans trapped and surrounded the British. This worked because the British had nowhere to go because they were trapped and surrounded by the Americans.

Comte De Rochambeau

French general helped the Americans during the Siege of Yorktown. Convinced George Washington to attack Yorktown instead of NY joined French military at 17

Marquis De Lafayette

Led both American and French troops into battle. He was very supportive and eager to join the Americans. Wanted revenge for his father’s death. One of the most trusted to George Washington

Yorktown The world turned upside down

The underdogs or the Americans and French won. They were fighting for freedom and rights to be one country and not be part of the British

Treaty of Paris

It was fair For the British and the Americans however the French were left out

The American Crisis

a series of 13 pamphlets by Thomas Paine, published from 1776-1783 during the American Revolution, designed to rally American morale during the war's darkest hours

The British Plan of Attack

The British had a plan to invade New York by doing a three pronged attack General Burgoyne invaded south from Canada. General St Ledger invaded the west. British General also marched south.

The British Plan of attack on Philadelphia

The choice where General Howe attacked had a negative impact on the planned New York attack. The Americans had a opportunity at Saratoga

The Battle of Saratoga

The British General John Burgoyne became surrounded by the Americans in the Battle of Saratoga this became a turning point.

Guerrilla Warefare

The first and second shot miss but the third shot hits on him and the horse creating a turning point for the war. France joins the war with the Americans becoming good allies with them

Aftermath of Saratoga

The Americans had a chance of winning the war people around the world saw the chance of America winning the war gaining freedom from Britain.

Treaty of alliance

The French became good fateful allies with America during the war.

Why did France become allies with the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga

The victory against the British proved they could win so they teamed up and became allies to weaken the British.

What problems did George Washington and the Continental Army face

Most troops were barefooted. They did not have enough clothes for battle or to survive the harsh winter.

The Hardships affecting the Continental Army

They did not have enough clothes for battle they were barefooted most of them not to be prepared in battle. They did not have a stable food supply. There was clearly a crisis

Why was foreign aid important for the Continental Army

The Foreign aid was important for the continental army because it taught them how to be professional and fight Europeans

Letter to Washington

It was hard to survive but they endured and survived the frostbite and the cold climates with no food and barely any clothes.