came up with suggestion to break away from England and create a Declaration.
Natural rights
Everyone had basic rights like freedom of religion, speech, and others.
Four parts of Declaration
the preamble, declaration of rights, a long list of grievances against George III, and formal resolution of independence
Purpose for Declaration
to get aid and support from other countries
Wrote Common Sense
Thomas Paine
Hessians were...
mercenaries from Germany
Hessians were captured at
Trenton
Turning point in war
Turning point in war
What did they receive from For Ticonderoga
Supplies, guns, and cannons to protect Boston from the British
Trenton
captured or killed 1,000 hessians
Vincennes
result: amercians now controled the west.
Yorktown
result: Last major battle of the war..Cornwallis surrenders
Saratoga
turning point in war..signed two treaties with france that recognized american independence and granted commercial privledges; also an alliance..
King's Mountain
1,000 militia led by Francis marion defeated 1,100 loyalists...
Robert Morris
personally pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Then was elected superintendent of finance in 1781.
Disadvantages for Americans
weak army, 1/3 of american population was patriot, army not trained well, supplies limited, etc..
Advantages for British
Well trained army, lots of guns, great naval force, great generals, had hard cash for soldiers.
Disadvantages for BritishDisadvantages for British
were not fighting for a cause, people in england didnt want the war to go on, had to travel across atlantic to get to colonies, army was spread out across the globe.
Advantages for Americans
washington as their leader, home turf, fighting for a cause, etc..
Valley Forge
war stopped and washingtons troops suffered..1/4 of the 10,000 soldiers died from starving, freezing, etc...
Abigail Adams
early crusader for women's rights.
Molly Pitcher
carried water to soldiers in battle of monmouth, and took over for her husband on a cannon.
Deborah Sampson
disguised herself as a man and enlisted in a masachusetts regiment. She fought in many battles and was injured.
Lafayette
most trusted by General Washington. Brought discipline and encouragement to the troops.
Rochambeau
commander of french troops in america
Treaty of Paris
peace settlement with England and U.S.
Nathan Hale
"the only thing i regret, is that i only have 1 life to give to my country"(American Spy)
Benedict arnold
American General at first- wont battle at Saratoga--then
founder of U.S. Navy
John Paul Jones
King's Mountain
battle that featured 1,000 militaia against 1,1000 loyalists.
IVC Lesson 11
