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    Chapter 8: America Secedes From The Empire (1775 CE - 1783 CE)

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    This document summarizes key events in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. It discusses George Washington being selected as head of the American Army in Boston in 1775. It also describes several important battles such as Bunker Hill in 1775 and the failed attempt to capture Canada in the winter of 1775. Additionally, it mentions Thomas Paine publishing "Common Sense" to promote the idea of republicanism and independence from Britain.

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    Chapter 8: America Secedes From The Empire (1775 CE - 1783 CE)

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    Chapter 8: America Secedes from the Empire

    (1775 CE 1783 CE)




    Congress Drafts George Washington
    In May of 1775, the Second Continental Congress selected the forty-three year old George
    Washington to head the American Army in Boston; this proved on many accounts to be a wise
    decision.
    Though Washington wasnt the perfect military mind, he had the ability to lead people.
    Washington was able to calm large groups of people and radiated patience.
    The people trusted Washington.

    Bunker Hill and Hessian Hirelings
    From April of 1775 to July of 1776, the American Revolutionary War raging on proved to be
    filled with violent battles, betrayal and confusion.
    Though battles were still going on, The Continental Congress adopted the Olive Branch
    Petition in July of 1775, which begged King George III to end hostilities.
    Bunker Hill (June 1775) showed that, if in possession of adequate supplies, Americans
    could defeat British forces.
    Many Americans felt betrayed when England hired German mercenaries (Hessians) to
    fight in the British Army.






    The Abortive Conquest of Canada
    After a failed attempt to capture Canada in the winter of 1775, the American soldiers retreated
    back to the colonies and fought on bravely.
    Richard Montgomerys platoon captured Montreal.
    Montgomery was killed in the attempt to capture Quebec.
    Southern soldiers defeated 1500 loyalists in February 1776

    Thomas Paine Preaches Common Sense




    Paine and the Idea of Republicanism

    Jeffersons Explanation of Independence



    Patriots and Loyalists



    The Loyalist Exodus



    General Washington at Bay



    Burgoynes Blundering Invasion



    Revolution in Diplomacy?



    The Colonial War Becomes a Wider War
    Blow and Counterblow


    The Land Frontier and the Sea Frontier



    Yorktown and the Final Curtain



    Peace at Paris



    A New Nation Legitamized

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