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Ch. 8 PPT Notes America Secedes From the Empire

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Ch 7 Sec I. The American Revolution

Ch 7 Sec I. The American Revolution. A. No clear pools, only estimates are available 1. 20-30% of colonists were loyalists 2. 40-45% of colonists were patriots 3. Rest were neutral. The American Revolution. B. June 1775 Washington becomes the General of the Continental Army

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April 19, 1775 to October 1781 (when troops surrender)

April 19, 1775 to October 1781 (when troops surrender). The Players. Patriots-people who supported the war -Tended to be located in the New England and VA (40-45% pop) -Never more than 20000 troops at one time -Offered freedom to slaves who fought -Continental Army and militias

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The American Revolution

The American Revolution. British Disadvantages. Lack of supplies in the colonies Larger span of land to fight (Canada to Florida) Lack of British soldiers Hessians hired French entered war in 1778 Fought against an American guerilla army Assumed there would be help from Loyalists.

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Chapter 7 Section One The Early Years of the War

Chapter 7 Section One The Early Years of the War. George Washington The Commander of the Continental Army. Mercenary A professional soldier hired to fight for a foreign country. Strategy An overall plan of action. Rendezvous A meeting.

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