1. American Revolution & Confederation 1774-1787
Mr. Owens

2. Declaration of Independence (1776)

3. On the Eve of the Revolution ?
Britain
Americans
Advantages ?
Disadvantages

4. Loyalists vs. Patriots Patriots – Fought for Independence
Loyalists – Loyal to England
William Franklin

5. Loyalist
Strongholds

6. General George Washington & the Continental Army

7. Key Battles Saratoga – October 17, 1777 Valley Forge – no victory
Patriot Victory
French pledged support
Valley Forge – no victory
Testament to will of Patriots
Yorktown – October 19, 1781
French cut-off British supplies
British surrendered
War is over!!!

8. North America After the Treaty of Paris, 1783
1. Forced to recognize American Independence
2. Boundary south of Canada, East of Mississippi River, North of Florida

9. Loyalists & Religious Minorities? Slaves? Native Americans? Women?
Was it a social Revolution as well as a political one? What effects did it have on….
Loyalists & Religious Minorities?
Slaves?
Native Americans?
Women?
Abigail Adams