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Declaration of Independence An explanation of the colonists actions to the world. Rationalization for themselves. A list of grievances against GB. Formal declaration of Independence.
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Declaration of Independence
An explanation of the colonists actions to the world.
Rationalization for themselves.
A list of grievances against GB.
Formal declaration of Independence.
Declaration of Independence
Written almost entirely by Thomas Jefferson.
Based on ideas of John Locke.
40% of the colonists supported revolution.
Defensive War◦We can get what we want without defeating the British.
◦Used as a last resort.◦Huge amount of sacrifice.◦History proves this tactic as sound.
American Strategy
American Advantages
Defensive WarGeographically familiar.Short supply lines.More motivated.George WashingtonFrance as an ally.
GB is most powerful nation.No formally trained army.Little or no navy.No allies in the beginning.Weak central govt.British Blockade.
American Disadvantages
Divide and ConquerDo not ravage the country side
Defeat Continental ArmyLarge insurgent population remained
Though many remained loyal
British Strategy
Minutemen◦Ready at a moments notice◦Provided their own arms
Militia:◦Long standing tradition in the colonies
◦Not well suit for long campaigns◦Not well trained.
American Military
Guerilla Warfare:◦Training◦Numbers◦Style◦Leadership◦Skills
Tactics
230,000 different men served at one time or another.
Land grants used to lure recruits.
Free blacks welcomed into service despite Washington’s orders to the contrary.
American Military
Musket:
Rifle:
Grapeshot:
Cannon:
American Military
April 19,1775 “shot heard around the world.”
First Fighting of the war.American Victory.
Lexington and Concrd
June 17,1775
British “victory”
Continental Army can stand up to the British and make a good account.
Bunker Hill
October 19, 1777
American Victory
Ends the losing streakFrance becomes an ally“turning point”
Saratoga
October 6-19, 1781French Navy important part.Ends the fighting for the most part in the east.
British still occupy New York, Savannah and Charleston
Yorktown
Treaty of Paris 1783
US is independentSet the boundaries of the USWestward expansion is possible now
US has the potential to grow into a world power due to sizes and resources available.
