The Revolutionary WarThe Revolutionary War

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The Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, and Intolerable Act led to …………..

The Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, and Intolerable Act led to …………..

…… colonies uniting!

First Continental Congress met in Sept. 1774 - delegates discussed liberty.

They sent a message to the King to recognize their rights.

…… colonies uniting!

First Continental Congress met in Sept. 1774 - delegates discussed liberty.

They sent a message to the King to recognize their rights.

Delegates also decided to call for a new boycott on British goods.

Delegates also decided to call for a new boycott on British goods.

Colonies formed local militias and began training.

Colonies formed local militias and began training.

King George III refused to answer the colonists’ complaints.

King George III refused to answer the colonists’ complaints.

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Battle of Lexington and Concord

British General Gage was told by a spy that colonists were hiding gunpowder and weapons in Concord, Massachusetts.

Gage ordered a surprise attack to seize the weapons.

When British troops slipped out of Boston the Patriots knew. They sent riders throughout the countryside to warn colonists.

British General Gage was told by a spy that colonists were hiding gunpowder and weapons in Concord, Massachusetts.

Gage ordered a surprise attack to seize the weapons.

When British troops slipped out of Boston the Patriots knew. They sent riders throughout the countryside to warn colonists.

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Lexington was a village on the road to Concord.

After being woken up by Paul Revere and company, Minutemen were waiting for the British troops.

When they appeared in the early morning a shot rang out.

Soldiers began shooting and eight colonists were killed.

The British moved on toward Concord.

Lexington was a village on the road to Concord.

After being woken up by Paul Revere and company, Minutemen were waiting for the British troops.

When they appeared in the early morning a shot rang out.

Soldiers began shooting and eight colonists were killed.

The British moved on toward Concord.

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Colonists had moved the weapons and gun powder.

Minutemen fought the British there until the British ran back toward Boston.

Minutemen lined the route back to Boston and continued shooting at the British troops.

Colonists had moved the weapons and gun powder.

Minutemen fought the British there until the British ran back toward Boston.

Minutemen lined the route back to Boston and continued shooting at the British troops.

Colonists proved they were ready and willing to fight and die for their rights.

Colonists proved they were ready and willing to fight and die for their rights.

Britain Almost Wins The Americans were defeated in New York and New Jersey and chased into Pennsylvania.

There was not much food and other supplies were also scarce.

Many soldiers went home.

Morale was very low.

Britain Almost Wins The Americans were defeated in New York and New Jersey and chased into Pennsylvania.

There was not much food and other supplies were also scarce.

Many soldiers went home.

Morale was very low.

TrentonTrenton

George Washington planned a daring attack on the Hessians at Trenton, NJ.

The Hessians were surprised and surrendered.

George Washington planned a daring attack on the Hessians at Trenton, NJ.

The Hessians were surprised and surrendered.

New StrategiesNew Strategies

George Washington’s new strategy was to fight a defensive war.

He hoped to tire the British out.

George Washington’s new strategy was to fight a defensive war.

He hoped to tire the British out.

The new British plan was to divide the rebels by taking control of the Hudson River Valley in NY.

New England would be cut off from the rest of the colonies.

The new British plan was to divide the rebels by taking control of the Hudson River Valley in NY.

New England would be cut off from the rest of the colonies.

Problems With the British StrategyProblems With the British Strategy

British General Burgoyne’s route was through miles of wilderness.

Burgoyne did not travel light. He had 600 wagons, 30 of them filled with his personal luggage.

British General Howe strayed from the strategy.

British General Burgoyne’s route was through miles of wilderness.

Burgoyne did not travel light. He had 600 wagons, 30 of them filled with his personal luggage.

British General Howe strayed from the strategy.

Saratoga - A Turning Point

The rebels beat Burgoyne’s troops at Saratoga.

Americans showed the world that they could stand up to the British army and win.

As a result of this win France came into the war as an ally to the Americans.

Saratoga - A Turning Point

The rebels beat Burgoyne’s troops at Saratoga.

Americans showed the world that they could stand up to the British army and win.

As a result of this win France came into the war as an ally to the Americans.

Winter at Valley ForgeWinter at Valley Forge

Camp in Pennsylvania where Washington’s soldiers spent the winter of 1777.

The conditions were miserable - lack of food and clothing.

Camp in Pennsylvania where Washington’s soldiers spent the winter of 1777.

The conditions were miserable - lack of food and clothing.

Valley Forge continuedValley Forge continued

Washington put Baron von Steuben, from Prussia, in charge of training. This raised the spirits of the men.

The Marquis de Lafayette, of France, spent his own money to buy supplies for the soldiers.

Washington put Baron von Steuben, from Prussia, in charge of training. This raised the spirits of the men.

The Marquis de Lafayette, of France, spent his own money to buy supplies for the soldiers.

The War in the SouthBritain’s new plan was to move the war to the South.

British General Clinton took control of Georgia, SC, and NC, then returned to NY leaving General Cornwallis in charge.

However, with the South’s use of guerilla warfare the British did not really control the Carolinas.

The War in the SouthBritain’s new plan was to move the war to the South.

British General Clinton took control of Georgia, SC, and NC, then returned to NY leaving General Cornwallis in charge.

However, with the South’s use of guerilla warfare the British did not really control the Carolinas.

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War in the South continuedGuerillas were soldiers who operated on their own and were not part of the regular army.

Using this strategy the southerners harassed the British with “hit-and-run” attacks and then hid in the swamps and forests.

War in the South continuedGuerillas were soldiers who operated on their own and were not part of the regular army.

Using this strategy the southerners harassed the British with “hit-and-run” attacks and then hid in the swamps and forests.

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YorktownGeneral Cornwallis headed to Yorktown, Virginia.

France had sent thousands of soldiers and twenty nine warships to help the Americans.

They, along with Washington’s soldiers, surrounded Cornwallis. He was cut off from the British navy and had no hope of rescue by land or sea.

YorktownGeneral Cornwallis headed to Yorktown, Virginia.

France had sent thousands of soldiers and twenty nine warships to help the Americans.

They, along with Washington’s soldiers, surrounded Cornwallis. He was cut off from the British navy and had no hope of rescue by land or sea.

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The War EndsThe War Ends

Months dragged on before King George was ready to accept defeat.

America and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris. The United States would be recognized as an independent nation.

Liberty came at a high price - 6,200 Americans were killed in combat, 10,000 died in camp of disease, and 8,500 died as British prisoners.

Months dragged on before King George was ready to accept defeat.

America and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris. The United States would be recognized as an independent nation.

Liberty came at a high price - 6,200 Americans were killed in combat, 10,000 died in camp of disease, and 8,500 died as British prisoners.

Britain Almost WinsBritain Almost Wins

The Americans were defeated in New York and New Jersey and chased into Pennsylvania.

There was not much food and other supplies were also scarce.

Many soldiers went home.Morale was very low.

The Americans were defeated in New York and New Jersey and chased into Pennsylvania.

There was not much food and other supplies were also scarce.

Many soldiers went home.Morale was very low.

Saratoga - A Turning Point

Saratoga - A Turning Point

The rebels beat Burgoyne’s troops at Saratoga.

Americans showed the world that they could stand up to the British army and win.

As a result of this win France came into the war as an ally to the Americans.

The rebels beat Burgoyne’s troops at Saratoga.

Americans showed the world that they could stand up to the British army and win.

As a result of this win France came into the war as an ally to the Americans.

The War in the SouthThe War in the South

Britain’s new plan was to move the war to the South.

British General Clinton took control of Georgia, SC, and NC, then returned to NY leaving General Cornwallis in charge.

However, with the South’s use of guerilla warfare the British did not really control the Carolinas.

Britain’s new plan was to move the war to the South.

British General Clinton took control of Georgia, SC, and NC, then returned to NY leaving General Cornwallis in charge.

However, with the South’s use of guerilla warfare the British did not really control the Carolinas.

War in the South continued

War in the South continued

Guerillas were soldiers who operated on their own and were not part of the regular army.

Using this strategy the southerners harassed the British with “hit-and-run” attacks and then hid in the swamps and forests.

Guerillas were soldiers who operated on their own and were not part of the regular army.

Using this strategy the southerners harassed the British with “hit-and-run” attacks and then hid in the swamps and forests.

YorktownYorktown

General Cornwallis headed to Yorktown, Virginia.

France had sent thousands of soldiers and twenty nine warships to help the Americans.

They, along with Washington’s soldiers, surrounded Cornwallis. He was cut off from the British navy and had no hope of rescue by land or sea.

General Cornwallis headed to Yorktown, Virginia.

France had sent thousands of soldiers and twenty nine warships to help the Americans.

They, along with Washington’s soldiers, surrounded Cornwallis. He was cut off from the British navy and had no hope of rescue by land or sea.