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Was a 47-page pamphlet that was distributed in Philadelphia in January 1776.

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Why did the Europeans support the colonists rather than Great Britain?

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Why did the Europeans support the colonists rather than Great Britain?

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They were not friends with the British and British defeat would lessen their dominance

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was a gathering of colonial leaders who were deeply troubled about the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies in America.

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Was to formally announce the colonies’ break from Great Britain. This Document was originally made by Thomas Jefferson. This document declared that white men have freedom and not be under Great Britain's rule.

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Negative aspect of using mercenaries to fight your battle

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Negative aspect of using mercenaries to fight your battle

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No personal stake in war, Money was their only motivation, and threat of death deterred them.

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Was the battle that led to the saying,” shot heard ‘round the world. This battle only lasted minutes and there were only a few volley fires.

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The Unfinished Business was about the African Americans, Native Americans, And Women not having the right to vote and live ordinary lives like the white men. African American weren’t even classified as being free. They were called enslaved. The Native Americans never got their property back. The women are basically slaves themselves because they had to do all the house work with no help.

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Why is it difficult to find and keep soldiers in the Continental Army?

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Why is it difficult to find and keep soldiers in the Continental Army?

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They had horrible living conditions, Low pay, Poor equipment/training, and high casualty rate (Good chance of being killed).

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Was a group of delegates from colonies that was still far from unified, but represented the first attempt at a Republican Government in the colonies.

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Was the main author of the declaration of Independence. He argued, asserted, and stated to get their freedom with this freedom document.

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He was from Scotland, Outlaw because killed his leader and escaped from a murder charge, became leader of the Continental Navy, raided British supply ships, gets in battle with British Navy, has a few successes . . . increases the morale of Patriot side. He also had a famous saying of  “I had not yet begun to fight.”

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Was the leader of the Continental Army. He took most of his time out of his life to prepare for the war against the British.

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War was not going well for British in the North , so they set their sights on the South. Britain hoped to find support from a large Loyalist Population in Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. Britain planned to free the slaves and give them arms. (weapons)

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General Charles Cornwallis moved his British forces to Yorktown, Virginia in 1781 (FATAL MISTAKE!!). Washington’s Continental Army and the French troops under Comte de Rochambeau surrounded the British. Cornwallis surrendered on October 19,1781 after weeks of fighting. Patriots took 8,000 prisoners - the largest British Army in America. The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

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After Yorktown, there were only a few small battles. (Poor communication). British lacked money to pay for a new army , so they entered into peace talks with the Patriots.Treaty of Paris 1783 (our representative was Ben Franklin). Took two years to come to a peace agreement. Britain recognized American independence The agreement set America’s borders. British accepted America’s right to settle west of the original 13 colonies.

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Was known as the Swamp Fox because his attack style was very sneaky and most of his fights were very successful. He would disrupt communication and cut off supply lines.

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They win the first battle of the American Revolution.

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Thomas Jefferson Wrote this to help declare their freedom from Great Britain

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One of the best leaders the lead the Continental Navy

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Our Independent freedom is now here.