i.a call for independence a. colonists divided 1. many colonists were “on the fence” 2. the...
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I. A Call for IndependenceA. Colonists Divided
1. Many colonists were “on the fence” 2. The prospect of independece scared
some
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• B. Common Sense• 1. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine
2. Supported independence. 3. His logic and persuasive writing influenced people.
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• C. Virginia’s Resolution• 1. Virginia supported a resolution that said the colonies ought
to be free and independent. • 2. Thomas Jefferson was assigned to come up with the reasons
for separating from England.
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• II. The Declaration of Independence A. Preamble
1. States why the D of I was written
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B. Natural Rights 1. Life 2. Liberty
3. Pursuit of Happiness
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C. List of Grievances 1. Trying to prove that King George III violated their
rights a. b.
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• D. Dissolving the Bonds• 1. Says they’re breaking up.
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• III. Impact of the Declaration1. Approved July 4, 1776?????
2. “Hang together or hang separately”- Ben Franklin 3.
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• I. Fighting Moves South• A. British Advance
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• 1. British capture the cities of Savannah, GA and Charles Town, SC.
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• 2. Francis Marion, aka the Swamp Fox, used guerilla warfare to harass the British
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• B. Brighter Days• 1. King’s Mountain and Cowpens were
two key victories for the Patriots
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• 2. Things started to look up for the Pats after these two wins.
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• C. American Traitor• 1. Benedict Arnold
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• D. Final Battle• 1. British General Charles Cornwallis
moved his troops to Yorktown, VA.
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• 2. Yorktown, VA was on a peninsula
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• 3. The French Navy moved in on the peninsula
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• 4. Washington moved in troops to squeeze the British.
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• II. Making Peace with Britain• A. Treaty of Paris
• 1. Recognized independence of the U.S.
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• 2. The boundaries were set for America. Atlantic Ocean to the east, Canada to the north, Mississippi River to the west, and Florida to the south.
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• 3. Treaty was approved in 1783. Eight years of war.
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Why did America Win?
• 1. Patriotic Spirit• 2. Geography ( new the land)• 3. Good leaders (GW)• 4. Foreign Aid