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S.S.U.S.H. 3 by, Kendall Ingram, Samuel Ofori, and Sebastian Vazquez

a. Explain how the end of Anglo-French imperial competition as seen in the French and Indian War and the 1763 Treaty of Paris laid the groundwork for the American Revolution. 

The French and Indian War resulted from a long rivalry between Great Britain and France for territory in North America. The French and Indian War broke out in 1754 when Great Britain challenged the French for control of the land that is now Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Native Americans supported the French through trading with fur. The French eventually lost the war making Great Britain victorious. 

The Treaty of Paris of 1763, ended the French and Indian War and forced The French to give control of Canada to The British. France also surrendered its possession of all land east of the Mississippi River excluding New Orleans Lands. Additionally, the treaty gave the British government control of all of Britain’s American colonies. The colonists speculated  the loss of control over their own settlements, and some Americans began to think about an American revolution.Tensions grew when British Parliament passed laws that taxed colonists to keep the army paid for. This was set to protect all British possessions in North America. The Proclamation of 1763,  forbid Americans from settling past the Appalachian Mountains. This would decrease the issues regarding Native Americans.

b. Explain colonial response to such British actions as the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, and the Intolerable Acts as seen in Sons and Daughters of Liberty and Committees of Correspondence.  

Britain’s American colonists believed the king and Parliament violated their rights as Englishmen. They felt abused by taxes, the right to a trial by a jury of their peers, protection from searches without warrants, and protection from having troops quartered on their property. Parliaments actions regarding taxes led to immediate rebellion. These included the Stamp Act and the Intolerable Acts.The Stamp Act required taxes based on the colonists to printing newspapers, legal documents, playing cards, and on paper. Some colonists formed groups such as the Sons of Liberty which made stamped papers distribution stop. Nine colonies sent representatives to the Stamp Act Congress, as a protest to the king.The Intolerable Acts closed the port of Boston as punishment for the Boston Tea Party. These acts forced the colonists to house, feed, and provide British officials. The First Continental Congress was held to talk about everything the colonists didn't agree with and formed armies to put and end to the taxing. The meeting held representatives that were viable enough to sit civilly and discuss the topics pertaining to their lives and rights. One committee would exchange written communications with another committee within or between the colonies. Committees of correspondence were the first organization that linked the colonies in an opposition towards the rule of the British.

c. Explain the importance of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense to the movement for independence. ===

Common Sense In, January 1776, patriot philosopher Thomas Paine published Common Sense. This small flyer effected colonists in many ways causing them to relocate and eventually made some Americans support independence from Great Britain. Paine’s arguments were highly valued , including that the Atlantic Ocean was too wide to allow Britain to rule America . This possessed a time stamp in history by influencing the movement of Independence to progress greatly.

S.S.U.S.H. 4

a. Explain the language, organization, and intellectual sources of the Declaration of Independence; include the writing of John Locke and the role of Thomas Jefferson. 

Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history. The first version was written by Thomas Jefferson, It was then marked for revisions by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and others. The goal of The D.O.I. was to have a simple language so that it would have a clearer global audience response. John Locke helped influence some of the writing of the Declaration of Independence.This helped convince readers that American Independence had philosophy. After it explains the philosophical , it shows legal reasons for seeking independence from Britain, It elaborates on how King George III abused colonist rights . Finally, it speaks about the attempts of receiving aid from Britain. many unsuccessful attempts to get relief from Britain and ends establishing Americans controlling their own system, government and what should be governed based on the needs of the people.

b. Explain the reason for and significance of the French alliance and foreign assistance and the roles of Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette. 

French Alliance

It was France's decisions to join Americans. Benjamin Franklin was the ambassador to France.He convinced the French to form a military alliance with the Americans,That would help the Americans win their independence. Britain started recruiting members to join their army from America against America seeing that it became a two contient war.Marquis de Lafayette encouraged and commanded American troops through battles in many states. He also returned to France for a time to work with Franklin and the French king, in regards to American Independence as well.

c. Analyze George Washington as a military leader; include the creation of a professional military and the life of a common soldier, and describe the significance of the crossing of the Delaware River and Valley Forge.  

George Washington and the Continental Army

In the beginning Revolution , George Washington was named commander in chief of their Continental Army. He showed great leadership skills. By changing the army, with secure equipment and supplies, and started distinct training program he to turned recruits that weren't knowledgeable for the task into a militia worthy of its name.

Life was hard for the common soldier in the Continental Army. Enlistments lasted from one to three years, and the states changed in how well and how the frequency their soldiers got paid, They were housed, fed and supplied with things necessary. Yet, the thought of possibly being killed or savagely wounded, haunted them each day.

12/25/1776, Washington led his troops to a victory for America during Revolutionary War. As a snowstorm progressed,They crossed The Delaware River through a snowstorm and ambushed British troops with Hessian-additions.This showed the strength of Washington's inexperienced army and what they could do.

Washington and his troops met suffrage through the winter of 1777–1778 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. They met wage, food, clothing, and equipment issues, making them be at their lowest of all points.12,000 Men were forced to succumb to the disease that spread and 4,000 were left too weak to fight. He then ordered a massive and disciplined training boot camp that helped snap his soldiers back in place.

Before and After Yorktown

Britain’s plan to counter the French–American alliance including having General Charles Cornwallis move the war to the southern states to try to separate those colonies from revolutionary forces in the North. He succeeded, but the Americans were able salvage the South. Cornwallis pushed the Americans into Virginia but was ambushed by heavy aftermaths.He then retreated to the coastal town of Yorktown. His forces were attacked by French and American armies and a French fleet. Cornwallis was forced to surrender after not having any reinforcements and this led to the end of the American Revolutionary War.

Treaty of Paris

The Treaty of Paris was a treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War. The United States of America gained their  independence from Great Britain and gained control of land stretching to the Mississippi River as a result of the treaty signing.

Map of Bunker Hill Battle 1775

Battle of Yorktown

works cited

Brinkley, Alan. AMERICAN HISTORY A SURVEY TWELFTH EDITION 2003; new York.

Battle of Saratoga 

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