Why Were the Americans Dissatisfied With British Rule?:
Why Were the Americans Dissatisfied With British Rule? Mercantilism Restricted expansion T axes on tea, paper and glass Taxation without representation
British Situation at the Beginning of the Conflict:
British Situation at the Beginning of the Conflict Strongest military in the world The most powerful navy in the world Much more resources Allied with the Indians Approximately one fifth of the colonists were loyal to the Crown Had to fight far from home Had to control a huge land area
American Situation at the Beginning of the Conflict:
American Situation at the Beginning of the Conflict Highly motivated Home ground Very little funding Small army Practically no navy at all
War:
War First conflicts in 1775 George Washington took command of the American army The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 In the same year came first military victories The British occupied Philadelphia in 1777
The Tide Turns :
The Tide Turns The Battle of Saratoga in October, 1777 French alliance in the same year The siege of Yorktown in 1781 – the Americans and the French captured nearly 8000 British troops Defeat turns the British public against the war
End of the War:
End of the War A pro-peace parliament was elected in a few months 1783 The Treaty of Paris – Americans gain independence
Aftermath:
Aftermath Period of prosperity Rapid colonization of the west Fight against slavery begins Women got more independent Big national dept
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