1. Day 22: America Secedes from the Empire
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
October 3, 2011
A.P. U.S. History
Mr. Green

2. America Secedes from the Empire
Objective: Students will:
1. Explain how American colonists could continue to proclaim their loyalty to the British crown even while they engaged in major military hostilities with Britain after April 1775.
2. Explain why Thomas Paine’s Common Sense finally inspired Americans to declare their independence in the summer of 1776, and outline the principal ideas of republicanism that Paine and other American revolutionary leaders promoted.
3. Explain both the specific political grievances and the universal ideals and principles that Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence used to justify America’s separation from Britain.
Drill: These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
Thomas Paine, December 1776

3. Patriots and Loyalists
Patriots (Whigs) supported the Revolution Loyalists (Tories) supported the British Crown The Revolution was a minority movement Many were apathetic or neutral British controlled only where they were Loyalist strongholds were in New York City, Charleston, Quaker PA, and NJ

4. Loyalist Exodus
Tarred and feathered Roughly handled Imprisoned Some hanged No reign of terror comparable to France and later Russia-WHY? How was the war financed?

5. General Washington at Bay
Boston evacuated-March 1776 British arrival in NYC-July 1776-largest seen until the Civil War Colonists/G. Washington routed in Battle of Long Island British General Howe did not crush Washington’s army-WHY? Delaware crossing by Washington-December 1776-captured 1,000 Hessians at Trenton, NJ

6. Burgoyne’s Blundering Invasion
Benedict Arnold held off the British at Lake Champlain and the Brits had to stay in Canada. How did the invasion of Canada in 1775 aid this outcome? Burgoyne’s invasion was slow-WHY? General Howe invaded and captured Philadelphia. Washington defeated at Brandywine Creek and Germantown in late 1777 Burgoyne surrenders on Oct. 17, 1777 at Saratoga-What was the impact of this victory?

7. Revolution in Diplomacy
France wanted revenge against Britain Model Treaty-guide for American diplomats dispatched to the French court 1. No political connection 2. No military connection 3. Only a commercial connection Why did the Continental Congress draft such guidance for the commissioners? Britain offered Home Rule after Saratoga Treaty of Alliance-Feb. 6, 1778

8. Homework Revolutionary War Chart Read Chapter 8
Work on focus questions for Chapter 8 that are due on Friday October 1.