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Learning Objectives -6

Explore the complexities behind the American Revolution, focusing on Congress's decisions and the factors leading to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Delve into the Olive Branch Petition, the establishment of rebel military forces, and British responses such as trade restrictions and military actions. Analyze the motivations behind American loyalism and neutrality amid fears of instability. Evaluate the evolution of both American and British military strategies, including battles at Saratoga, the role of local militias, and the effects of foreign alliances with France and Spain.

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Learning Objectives -6

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  1. Learning Objectives -6

  2. Why congress adopted Dec. Indp. • Olive Branch Petition • Creation of rebel military • British response- shut down trade, size merchant ships, free slaves, shell Norfolk, VA • Colonies- Congress and Colonies reconcile, common sense, open American trade to everyone except Britain

  3. Why did American’s become Loyalists or neutral? • STABILITY!!!!!! • Worry of instability (violence, aggression, resistance- i.e. Boston tea party, tarring and feathering) • 1/5th of population –strongest support in places with internal strife (pg 177) • Welfare relied on Britain (jobs, trade) • Recent emigrant • Neutral to survive- doubts

  4. Evolution of American and British Strategy • C.A. (Continental army) • Weak in fields and discipline • Very unconventional- ambush, surprise • Relied heavily on local militia • Poorly supplied • BA (British Army) • Pros, conventional • Try to cut America in two, isolate New England too difficult take Philly • Food shortages- take advantage of citizens • Help from Hessians

  5. Surrender at Saratoga • BA- John Burgoyne- attack from Canada pushed back by Arnold and militia • Significance • = lost entire army *France decided that Americans could win and form alliance • Spain adds to the alliance also (land)

  6. Failure of southern strategy • British fighting global war • Try to regain southern colonies- economic reasons • Ills done by BA follow, more resentment =more rebels • Divided British army in two to follow CA • Sandwiched between CA and French • Also lost India, west indies and Florida

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