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Common Sence
50 Page pamphlet titled Common Sence was published in Philadelphia and the pamphlet stimulated broad support for independence. -
A Critical Time
The American army faced many difficulties in the early years of the war, -
Retreat from New York
In the last section, you saw how the 13 colonies proclaimed their independence. American fortunes shifted back & forth on the battlefeild in 1776 & 1777 -
A Nation Declares Independence
The Declaration of Independence proclaimed that the colonies were seperating from Britian -
Declaration of Independence
In the Year 1776, few colonists could have predicted what lay ahead. Most of the colonists were hoping for peaceful end to quarrel with the British -
The American Revolution
The American revolution began as a protest against unfair colonial rule. After the colonists isued the Declaration of Independence, the war turned into a struggle to create a new nation. -
Surprises for the British
The Continental army kept retreating under relentless British pursuit. In December it crossed the Deleware River into Pennsylvania. -
Valley Forge
When Americans learned about conditions at Valley Forge, they sent help. Woman collected food, medicine, warm clothes, and ammunition. -
Winning Independence
After a final victory, the Americans at last achieved independence from British rule. -
Fighting in the West
Most of the American Revolution, attention was mainly focused on the 13 states along the Atlantic coast. -
War At Sea
Congress had voted to creat a Continental navy as earlyas 1775. American shipyards were able to build only a few warships. The most famouse navy battle took place off the coast of England in 1779. -
The War Widens
African Americans fought on both sides of the American Revolution. For them, war meant both danger and opportunity. -
War At Home
Civilians faced hardships. They were often subject to food shortages and military attack. -
Impact of the Revolution
American independence reached beyond the borders of the infant nation. In 1789 French citizens rebelled. They issued the Declaration of the Rights of MAn and the Citizen, modeled in part on the Declaration of the Independence. -
Bill of Rights
Written list of freedoms that a government promises to protect.
