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Learn about the leaders, battles, and outcomes of the American Revolution, including key figures like John Adams, Paul Revere, Thomas Jefferson, and military strategies employed. Dive into the events of the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses, Declaration of Independence, and the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of both the American patriots and British forces during this historical period. Explore the sacrifices, challenges, and costs incurred during this pivotal era in American history.
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Boston Lawyer Cousin of Sam Adams Defended British soldiers in Boston Massacre Delegate at the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses John Adams
Leader of the Sons of Liberty Delegate at the Continental Congresses Cousin of John Adams Massachusetts Sam Adams
Delegate at the Continental Congresses Virginia “Give me liberty, or give me death” Patrick Henry
President of the Continental Congress One of the wealthiest colonists Merchant Colonial politician John Hancock
Silversmith Patriot Engraved Boston Massacre Midnight Rider Lexington and Concord “The British are coming” Paul Revere
Delegate from Virginia Student of the Enlightenment Declaration of Independence Died on July 4, 1826 Thomas Jefferson
Virginia Veteran of the French and Indian War Land Surveyor Commander of the Continental Army George Washington
Author of the book Common Sense 150,000 copies sold in the colonies Inspired the colonists to fight for freedom Influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence Thomas Paine
Convinced Thomas Paine to move to the colonies Inventor, author, philosopher Poor Richard’s Almanac Leading American negotiator in Paris Benjamin Franklin
Wife of John Adams Supporter of independence Advocate for women’s rights Future 1st Lady Abigail Adams
19yr old nobleman from France Became Washington’s most trusted soldier Marquis de Lafayette
Spanish governor of Louisiana Provided money and supplies to the Patriots Prevented British ships from Entering the Mississippi River Bernardo de Galvez
German volunteer Drill Instructor Trained soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge Baron Von Steuben
1st Continental Congress Fall of 1774 Philadelphia, PA 12 out 13 colonies attended Declaration of Resolves 2nd Continental Congress May of 1775 Philadelphia, PA All the colonies attended Olive Branch Petition Declaration of Independence The Continental Congresses
Thomas Jefferson July 4, 1776 “all men are created equal” Women, African slaves, and Native Americans were left out Declaration of Independence
April 19, 1775 British troops sent out to arrest John Adams and John Hancock “Minute Men” engage British troops 200 Red Coats killed or wounded Lexington and Concord
Strongest military in the world Red Coats have 6 times more fighting experience Leader in Manufacturing Established Government Strong Economy Did not take the Americans serious Long supply lines British thought they were fighting a traditional war British Strengths and Weaknesses
Fighting to win independence Defense of their homes and land European Support Congress couldn’t tax to raise money for army No central government Poor economy Lack of supplies Divided people American Strengths and Weaknesses
Women during the War • Women ran farms and shops left behind by their husbands. • They made blankets, clothing, and shoes for the soldiers. • They served in the army as nurses and spies. • Some helped fire cannons or served as soldiers disguised as men
The Americans Guerilla Style War War of Attrition Form alliances with France and Spain The British Divide the colonies Blockade colonial ports Divide the colonists by using Loyalists against the Patriots Military Strategies
Treaty of Paris 1783 • Treaty was negotiated by Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. • It gave the colonies their independence from England. • It marked new boundaries for the creation of a new nation. • The United States stretched from the Atlantic Ocean west to the Mississippi River.
1,300 land and sea battles 25,324 American losses 6,284 Americans killed in action 10,000 Americans died of disease 8,500 Americans died as POW’s $11,710,379 in debt No Central Government 13 colonies acting as 13 independent countries No power to tax Articles of Confederation were weak Costs of the War
