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I. The American Revolution 1778-1781 1775-1781. Loyalists vs. Patriots vs. Neutral Patriots – Fought for Independence –Political & economic opportunity.

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1 I. The American Revolution 1778-1781 1775-1781

2 Loyalists vs. Patriots vs. Neutral Patriots – Fought for Independence –Political & economic opportunity in America Loyalists – Loyal to England –Generally older & wealthier Neutral- Unsure of either side

3 LoyalistStrongholds

4 Key Incidents During the Revolution Saratoga – October 17, 1777 –French ally w/ Americans officially (Gen. Marquis de Lafayette) Valley Forge (1778) – no battle = no victory –Washington & Continental Army fight to stay alive through the harsh New Eng. Winter- TOUGH! Yorktown – October 19, 1781 –Brits, led by Gen. Cornwallis, surrender, officially ending war

5 Effects of Revolutionary War –War is over!!! Treaty of Paris signed 1783 –US grows largerlarger - from Atlantic to Mississippi River, from Canada to Florida Border –Egalitarianism - Everyone is equal - Ability, effort, and virtue define one’s worth Does this extend to everyone?

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