I. The American Revolution1778-17811775-1781

Loyalists vs. Patriots vs. Neutral

• Patriots – Fought for Independence– Political & economic opportunity in America

• Loyalists – Loyal to England– Generally older & wealthier

• Neutral- Unsure of either side

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Key Incidents During the Revolution• Saratoga – October 17, 1777

– French ally w/ Americans officially (Gen. Marquis de Lafayette)

• Valley Forge (1778) – no battle = no victory– Washington & Continental Army fight to stay alive

through the harsh New Eng. Winter- TOUGH!

• Yorktown – October 19, 1781– Brits, led by Gen. Cornwallis,

surrender, officially ending war

Effects of Revolutionary War– War is over!!! Treaty of Paris signed 1783– US grows larger

- from Atlantic to Mississippi River, from Canada to Florida Border

– Egalitarianism

- Everyone is equal

- Ability, effort, and virtue define one’s worth

Does this extend to everyone?