1.6 Impact of the American Revolution Flashcards

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Turning Point of American Revolution

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Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 was a Continental/Colonial victory that convinced France to assist the colonists with military and naval support.

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Impact on Workers

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Many workers became soldiers, with women and younger people taking over jobs. The Continental Congress printed money, but workers would not accept it as payment.

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Impact on African Americans

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The majority were slaves. The British recruited slaves with promises of freedom, but the Continental Army did not allow slaves to serve and would not enlist free blacks until 1778.

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Impact on Women

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Women took over their husbands' farms, supervised them, acted as spies and lookouts, and some fought against the British.

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Impact on Native Americans

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Some Native Americans tried to stay neutral, but most supported the British. They were referred to as "merciless Indian Savages" in the Declaration of Independence and lost a lot of land after the war.

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End of the War: The Battle of Yorktown

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The Battle of Yorktown marked the end of the war with a Continental/US victory.

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British Movement to Yorktown, VA

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The British moved to Yorktown, VA, led by General Cornwallis.

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Outcome of the Battle of Yorktown

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General Cornwallis surrendered, leading to the end of the war.

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Treaty of Paris (1783)

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The Treaty of Paris officially ended the war and recognized the United States as an independent country.

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Western Border of the U.S. after the Revolutionary War

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The Mississippi River became the western border of the U.S.