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American Revolutionary War 1775-1783

American Revolutionary War 1775-1783. Pre Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War. Pre Revolutionary War. Continental Congress I . Continental Congress I . -First meeting was held in Philadelphia September 1774 -Meeting was NOT about becoming independent from the Crown

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American Revolutionary War 1775-1783

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  1. American Revolutionary War 1775-1783

  2. Pre Revolutionary War Revolutionary War

  3. Pre Revolutionary War Continental Congress I

  4. Continental Congress I -First meeting was held in Philadelphia September 1774 -Meeting was NOT about becoming independent from the Crown -Wrote a letter to Britain expressing their concerns and disappointments with the “Acts” that passed tax burdens on the colonists -Continental Congress agreed to reconvene in six months in anticipation of Britain’s response

  5. Continental Congress II -May 1775 -British parliament did not respond to the Continental Congress’ letter, the Crown saw the letter as a joke. -The Continental Congress made the decision to form a revolutionary government and to stay in session for the rest of the War.

  6. Revolutionary War Division in the Colonies George Washington Early Battles Army VS. Militia Britain's Response Weapons Colonists Loyalty to Britain Military Campaign Declaration of Independence

  7. Division in the colonies -The 13 colonies did not agree on the decision to go to war with Britain -1/3 Supported independence -1/3 Supported loyalty to Britain (Loyalists) -1/3 Were Neutral Treatment of the Loyalists

  8. Treatment of the Loyalist -Loyalists were referred to as “Tories” -Slang for a traitor -During and after the Revolution Loyalists were stolen from, beaten up, tortured and murdered. State governments looked in the other direction while this was happening -Britain made no effort to protect the loyalists -80,000 loyalists fled the United States to reside in Canada 1,000 African American loyalists fled back to Africa

  9. Early Battles Militia at Lexington Bridge Dorchester Heights Bunker Hill

  10. Militia attack at Lexington Bridge General Thomas Gage And his British solders were met by militia resistance at a Lexington bridge

  11. Dorchester Heights Great Views of Boston!!! Protection given by 14,000 militia men camped out waiting for a fight. Birth place of the Continental Army On June 14, 1775 George Washington was named the general of the Continental Army. We now celebrate this as Flag Day

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  16. Battle at Bunker Hill Battle fought strategically -Americans built trench style fortifications -Waited to fire until they could see the whites of the British's eyes -It took three waves of British soldiers to penetrate American trenches Next

  17. Britain’s response to the colonists revolt -Britain saw the revolution as an open revolt against the crown -Immediately called for a naval blockade of the American coast line -Hired 50,000 German mercenaries and sent them to America -That’s 25 percent of the entire continental army!!!! Britain put their foot down Next

  18. Colonist wanted to Stay loyal to Britain -The Grand union flag has 13 stripes and Britain’s flag in the left hand corner -When British munitions were captured, they were inventoried and stored with hopes of returning them to Britain. -Washington was known to toast to King Gorge III, the monarch of Britain Next

  19. Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 Next

  20. George Washington During the war was Given Dictatorship power over the colonies , but he didn’t accept it Washington read, “Common Sense” by Thomas Payne, to his troops Washington was a symbol of American Freedom Best General in United States History Lost more battles than he won After the war he went back to working on his farm Next Created the continental army while in his tent

  21. Would George prefer a continental army or one militia group Continental Army Militia Group Freedom is alive as long as the continental army is fighting 80% of the Colonial Fighting Force 3 year enlistment period Made up of “Weekend Warrior” fighters Highly trained professional soldiers 20% of the Colonial Fighting Force Officers were Ranked Based on Wealth not Military Experience Drain on Supplies and Food, at one time Washington Called the Militia Worthless Served 3,6,9, or 12 Month Enlistments Next

  22. Weaponry This is an example of a rifled barrel which was unusual and rare Flintlock pistol, replica of Washington's Next Powder horn for holding gunpowder

  23. Wounds Lead bullets flattened out in midair and caused large exit holes in victims Nonfatal Fatal Next

  24. Military Campaign Siege of Boston June 1775-March 1776 New York Campaign July-August 1776 Trenton-Princeton Campaign Dec 76-Jan 77

  25. The Siege of Boston The Continental Army Sat atop of Dorchester Heights for 9 months forcing the British to leave Boston and move south to New York

  26. New York Campaign British forces headed south from Boston, Washington gathered troops and met the British in New York. Washington and his troops were chased out of New York. Washington put in a letter of resignation, but the continental congress urged him to stay

  27. Trenton-Princeton Campaign Washington’s surprise attack Christmas night on a small garrison in Trenton Attacked Princeton on January 2nd 1777. Small wins in military context but large wins for morale and the cause Good Job George

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