Learning Objectives -6

Olive Branch PetitionCreation of rebel militaryBritish response- shut down trade, size

merchant ships, free slaves, shell Norfolk, VAColonies- Congress and Colonies reconcile,

common sense, open American trade to everyone except Britain

Why congress adopted Dec. Indp.

STABILITY!!!!!!Worry of instability (violence, aggression,

resistance- i.e. Boston tea party, tarring and feathering)

1/5th of population –strongest support in places with internal strife (pg 177)

Welfare relied on Britain (jobs, trade)Recent emigrantNeutral to survive- doubts

Why did American’s become Loyalists or neutral?

C.A. (Continental army)Weak in fields and disciplineVery unconventional- ambush, surpriseRelied heavily on local militiaPoorly supplied

BA (British Army)Pros, conventionalTry to cut America in two, isolate New England

too difficult take PhillyFood shortages- take advantage of citizensHelp from Hessians

Evolution of American and British Strategy

BA- John Burgoyne- attack from Canada pushed back by Arnold and militia

Significance= lost entire army *France decided that

Americans could win and form allianceSpain adds to the alliance also (land)

Surrender at Saratoga

British fighting global warTry to regain southern colonies- economic

reasonsIlls done by BA follow, more resentment

=more rebelsDivided British army in two to follow CA

Sandwiched between CA and FrenchAlso lost India, west indies and Florida

Failure of southern strategy