Unit 3: The American Revolution

• The Americans had passion for their land and were determined to fight for it during the American Revolution.
• The Americans had only regular men with guns to fight during the American Revolution.
• The Americans did not have numbers during the American Revolution.
• The British had a strong presence in numbers and had highly trained troops during the American Revolution.
• The British also had a navy during the American Revolution.
• The British did not have passion for the people in Britain during the American Revolution.
• The Americans won three important battles for the Continental Army during the American Revolution: the Battle of Saratoga, the Battle of Trenton, and the Battle of Princeton.
• The Battle of Saratoga led to the Americans gaining France as an ally and a navy.
• The Battle of Trenton resulted in the Americans getting necessary utilities such as coats and boots to survive the winter.
• The Battle of Princeton led to the Americans getting more people to enlist in the army.
• A major turning point in the American Revolution was the battle of Yorktown, where the whole British army surrendered and the Americans saw the power of their army with the help of the French.
• The Treaty of Paris 1783 resulted in the Americans gaining any lands up to the Mississippi River, a significant expansion for them.
• The Americans were victorious in the Revolutionary War due to their strong willpower in the people, their ability to strategize well and be decisive in their battles, and their allies which were very well off.