1776-1800

Basically Chapters 4 + 5

American declaration of independence to when Thomas Jefferson wins election, first peaceful transfer of power to an opposing party candidate - "2nd revolution" is the first major test of the new system. 1793 cotton gin, reemergence of slavery, cotton challenges Northern wool industry

Terms:

Lexington and Concord: first military engagements of American Revolution, fought on April 19, 1775, marked beginning of open armed conflict between Great Britain and colonies, British in search of the militia's supply stores. Minutemen were outnumbered but inflicted heavy damage on withdrawing British troops.

Fort Ticonderoga/Crown Point: May 10, 1775, Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold overcame small group of British soldiers, took supplies like cannons and used to help break standoff at Siege of Boston, impeded communication between Northern and Southern units of British army, also captured Fort Crown Point on May 11.

Second Continental Congress: convention of delegates starting in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775, aimed to manage colonial war effort and move towards independence, acted as government in wartime. Ratified the Articles of Confederation, and adopted US Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

George Washington/Continental Army: commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, first president of the US. Directed successful Siege of Boston, lost NYC and NJ, won surprising Trenton and Princeton, trapped British led by Lord Cornwallis who surrendered after Siege of Yorktown in October 1781.

Breed's Hill/Bunker Hill:

Hessian soldiers:

Thomas Paine, //Common Sense//:

Declaration of Independence:

Tories:

Battle of New York:

Crossing the Delaware:

Saratoga:

Valley Forge:

The Southern Theatre:

Yorktown:

Peace of Paris:

Articles of Confederation:

State Constitutions:

Virginia Statute of Religious Liberty:

Northern Emancipation:

Virginia/Kentucky resolutions: