The American Revolution
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE AMERICAN REVOLITION
THE COLONISTS VS. THE BRITISH
WHY DID THE COLONISTS WANT FREEDOM?
- The British were treating them unfairly...
- They had no representation in parliament
- The British were imposing large unfair taxes
- The colonists were forced to quarter the British troops
- They finally got the freedom they deserved on July 4,1775
IMPORTANT BATTLES
Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord happened on April 19,1775.It was the first battle of the American Revolution.
Bunker Hill
The battle of Bunker Hill happened on June 17,1775. The British won but suffered many casualties,it gave the 13 colonies a huge confidence boost.
Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga happened on October 17,1775. It was the turning point of the Revolution.
Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown happened on September 28,1781. It ended the Revolution. Washington and 17,000 French and Continental troops against General Lord Cornwallis and 9,000 British troops at Yorktown,Virginia.
THE BRITISH STRATEGY
THE BRITISH ARMIES STRATEGY WAS TO USE LARGE FORCE WITH TRADITIONAL WARFARE.
THE AMERICAN STRATEGY
THE AMERICAN ARMIES STRATEGY WAS GUERRILLA WARFARE WHICH IS SURPRISE ATTACKS.
