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King George III responded to colonial appeals by having British forces attack colonial settlements. The document provides a timeline of key events in the American Revolutionary War, including the Declaration of Independence in 1776, battles such as Trenton and Saratoga, and notes that some states abolished slavery while Native American tribes aided the British by attacking colonial settlements.
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The American colonies leading up to the American Revolution were largely rural with few large cities. Main roads connected port towns and important places in New England. After the Boston Tea Party, the British sent more troops to enforce new laws, leading colonial militias to prepare for war. The Revolutionary War began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, where American militiamen fought British troops. This led the Second Continental Congress to form the Continental Army under George Washington.
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The Revolutionary War began as protests against British taxation without representation and escalated into armed conflict. Key events included the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, battles at Lexington and Concord, the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Battle of Saratoga marked a turning point, leading France to ally with the Americans. After later British victories, Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown in 1781. The Treaty of Paris in 1783 recognized American independence. The Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution established the nation's framework of government.
American revolution
The American Revolution began with protests against British taxes and control over the colonies. The First Continental Congress organized resistance efforts through economic boycotts. Armed conflict broke out at Lexington and Concord in 1775, starting the war. Key battles like Bunker Hill showed the colonists could stand up to the British. The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. Though the British had more resources, the colonists prevailed through resilience and the entry of France as an ally in 1778. The war ended with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781 and recognition of American independence in the 1783 Treaty of Paris.
American Revolution
- The Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775 was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution, though the British gained little ground in their victory over the heavily fortified American positions.
- In May 1775, the Second Continental Congress divided over whether to pursue full independence from Britain or seek reconciliation. They authorized George Washington to command the army surrounding Boston.
- Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was published in 1776 advocating for immediate American independence, which was then formally declared on July 4th of that year with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Continental army
The document provides background on the American Revolution and the early United States government under the Articles of Confederation. It describes the weaknesses of the Articles, including the lack of a strong central government and inability to tax or regulate trade between states. Events like Shays' Rebellion showed the flaws in the system and led to calls for a new Constitutional Convention to address these issues.
The american battles
The American Revolution began in 1775 as a conflict between American patriots and the British Empire over independence. While the British had initial successes, key American victories like those at Trenton and Saratoga boosted patriot morale. France then entered the war as an American ally in 1778 after being inspired by the American triumph at Saratoga. The final major battle was at Yorktown in 1781, where American and French forces trapped Cornwallis's army and forced their surrender, prompting Britain to negotiate American independence.
The american revolution
The American Revolution was an uneven fight between 1775-1783, with Britain having advantages in military strength and resources over the American colonists. Key turning points included the Continental Army's surprise victory at Trenton and the British surrender at Saratoga, which convinced France to ally with the Americans. With further support from France and other countries, Washington was able to trap Cornwallis' forces at Yorktown in 1781, marking the last major battle. The Treaty of Paris in 1783 officially recognized American independence.
Question 1 Which of the following was the primary reason the Sou.docx
Question 1
Which of the following was the primary reason the South was unable to unify as a country or financially support the war effort?
Davis did not have the political experience Lincoln did and thus was unable to unite the people.
Their nation was built on a shared belief in states' rights which thus inhibited their ability to work as a single nation.
The lack of transportation routes inhibited the dispersal of newspapers and other forms of information.
The North imposed a naval blockade.
Question 2
The Emancipation Proclamation accomplished which of the following?
It freed slaves only in the Confederate controlled areas.
It effectively ended slavery - freeing slaves in both the North and South.
It demonstrated that Lincoln would not use the end of slavery as a war aim.
It freed slaves only in the border states and those former Confederate states the Union now occupied.
Question 3
While some lesser skirmishes continued, the end of the Civil War is most effectively dated April 9, 1865 when Robert E. Lee and his troops surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at:
Gettysburg.
Cold Harbor.
Guilford Court House.
Appomattox Court House.
Question 4
Which event sparked the process of secession for the majority of Southern states?
John Brown's Raid
Anti-union riots in Baltimore
"Bleeding Kansas"
Lincoln's election to the presidency
Question 5
In 1854, the __________ created two new territories and left the question of slavery open to residents thereby repealing the Missouri Compromise.
Wilmot Proviso
Homestead Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Sedition Act
Question 6
The primary Union objective concerning foreign relations during the war was:
promoting cotton production in India and Africa thereby undermining the South's economy.
promoting a slave revolt in Brazil to incite fears of such revolts within the South.
urging other nations to recognize the Confederate States as a separate country.
keeping Great Britain and France from recognizing or assisting the Confederate states.
Question 7
During the 1864 march through Georgia, known as the "March to the Sea" what man seized, burned, and destroyed everything in his path to Savannah?
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
William T. Sherman
Question 8
The events that marked "Bleeding Kansas":
were violent but considered unimportant to the nation.
showed how violent sectional feelings could become.
were quickly quelled and the territory admitted as a slave state.
demonstrated that attacks on immigrants would not be prosecuted.
Question 9
While indecisive, the battle between the Monitor and Merrimac:
was important as the first battle between two ironclad ships.
demonstrated the superiority of wooden ships.
highlighted the support the South was receiving from Great Britain.
clearly proved that this war as well as those following would rely very little on Naval power.
Question 10
From Matthew Perry's efforts, in 1854 the U ...
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The document summarizes key events and aspects of the Revolutionary War between the British and American forces. It compares the strengths and weaknesses of each side, including the Americans having a small and inexperienced army but fighting for patriotism, while the British had a large professional army but were far from home. It outlines several pivotal battles, including Lexington and Concord which began the war, the Battle of Trenton where Washington surprised Hessian forces, and the Battle of Saratoga which convinced France to ally with the Americans. It also discusses the hard winter at Valley Forge, British strategy shifting to focus on the South, and the eventual American and French victory at Yorktown that led to British surrender and American independence.
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The document summarizes key events and perspectives during the American Revolutionary War. It describes that patriots wanted independence from Britain while loyalists wanted to remain under British rule. The war began with early battles in Lexington and Concord following Britain sending soldiers to enforce rules. While the Americans lost initial battles, their victory at Saratoga convinced France to ally with them. International support then grew alongside battles across colonies, until the British surrender at Yorktown finally ended the war.
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The document provides an overview of key events and individuals during the American Revolutionary War between 1775-1783. It summarizes that King George III of England wanted to punish the colonists rather than seek peace, and that the colonists were divided in their support, with about 1/3 supporting independence, 1/3 remaining loyal to Britain, and 1/3 neutral. It then discusses several major battles including Bunker Hill, the British capture of New York in 1776, and Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and victory at Trenton. It notes the key influence of John Locke's political philosophy and Thomas Paine, and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The failed British Albany Plan of
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