Problems and Declaration of Independence
Massive War Debt
A problem colonists faced after the war.
One of British's Weaknesses
Fought far from home.
It caused a rebel group “The Sons of Liberty” to rebel dumping 92,000 pounds of British tea into the harbor.
Boston Tea Party
Favored Americans working out debt owed to British creditors.
The 5th term
January 17, 1781
The battle of Cowpens happened.
The Resolution of Independence
A part of the declaration of Independence.
One of British's strengths
Had the best military in the world.
It could be used as propaganda for the colonist and a reason to wage war on the british.
Boston Massacre
Favored the Americans as independence was the main goal of revolution.
The 1st term
September 19 to October 7, 1777
The Battle of Saratoga
Interstate Trade Wars
A problem colonists faced after the war.
One of British's Strenghts
Navy dominated the seas.
Without it, an average person would have to pay much more
The stamp act
Benefited Americans through giving fair treatment to Americans who were loyal to the British.
The 6th term
September 29 to October 19, 1781
The Battle of Yorktown
The List of Grievances
Part of the declaration of Independence.
One of America's strengths
They fought to be free.
It demanded compensations for rebelling which greatly made the Americans more unhappy and want independence.
The Coercive Acts
Benefited the Americans, through opening up the Mississippi River to navigation for American citizens.
The 4th term
Vandalized loyalists’ properties
Patriots
The Preamble and Natural Rights
Part of the Declaration of Independence.
One of America's weaknesses
Had no money.
It taxed british goods brought to the colonies.
The Townshend Acts
Favored the Americans by granting them access to waters off the British Canadian coastline for fishing rights and boats.
The 3rd term
Decided not to commit crimes and escape Britain, instead staying with the king.
Loyalists