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War Charts AP US HISTORY

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A chart breaking down information such as costs and casualties for each American War. Very helpful for APUSH. It's usually found in the curriculum.

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  • Teacher(1) There were more settlers living in the British colonies than in New France.(2) The British colonies were easier to defend because they were concentrated along the Atlantic coast.(3) The English settlers were willing to fight hard to save their land, homes, and families.Teacher(1) France controlled more land in North America than Britain did. (2) New France had a single colonial government that could act quickly, but the British had consult 13 different governments.(3) France sent ships and professional soldiers to America instead of depending on its colonies (4) The French could rely on the help from their Native American allies.TeacherThe Battle at Fort Necessity: George Washington surrendered and was sent back to Virginia. This started the French & Indian War. The Battle of the Wilderness: General Braddock died, 900 were killed or wounded. Battle at Oswego: The French captured the British fort at Oswego. Massacre at Fort William Henry: Fort William Henry captured by FrenchBattle at Fort Louisburg: British capture fort in Montral. The Capture of Quebec: British forces charged into Quebec and took the city. TeacherJeffery Amherst, Edward Braddock, James Wolfe, Earl of LoudounJames Abercrombie, Edward Boscawen, George Washington, John ForbesTeacherTextTeacherLouis-Joseph de Montcalm, Marquis de Vaudreuil, Baron Dieskau, Franois-Marie de Lignery, Chevalier de Lvis, Joseph de Jumonville, Marquis Duquesne, Daniel Lienard de Beaujeu TeacherCloron's expedition, Attack on Pickawillany, French fort constructionTeacherThe French and British had a long rivalry that stretched back centuries. Tensions between Britain and France grew over the Bay of Fundy. Britain was also concerned for its colonies safety from the French Canadian influenced Arcadians. TeacherThe war sparked when both countries settled in the New World. TeacherThe basic strategy of the British was to drive out the pro French tribes and French settlers around the Great Lakes area to isolate Quebec and secure the borders of the 13 Colonies. They used their naval fleet to cut off New France from Europe to prevent French trade and stop reinforcements. TeacherThe French tried to rely on their large army in Europe to win the war. They planned to send reinforcements to the colonies as needed but failed to get their troops past the strong British Navy.Teacher40 millionTeacherApproximately 5,000TeacherApproximately 5,000Teacher35 millionTeacherTreaty of ParisTeacher10 February 1763TeacherFrance lost Canada in favor of Great Britain and all claims to territory east of the Mississippi, while Spain, in order to recover Cuba which Britain had taken, ceded Florida. New Orleans went with Louisiana to Spain, but with these exceptions England now held the whole of North America east of the Mississippi. TeacherFrance lost Canada in favor of Great Britain and all claims to territory east of the Mississippi, while Spain, in order to recover Cuba which Britain had taken, ceded Florida. New Orleans went with Louisiana to Spain, but with these exceptions England now held the whole of North America east of the Mississippi. TeacherFrance lost Canada to Great Britain and all claims to territory east of the Mississippi. Spain, in order to recover Cuba which Britain had taken, gave up Florida. New Orleans and Louisiana went to Spain.TeacherThe 13 colonies began to move west, the first step towards Manifest Destiny. The Native Americans lost their land and began assimilating and losing their culture.
  • TeacherThe Colonists were fighting for their country, on their soil. They had a larger incentive to win. They didnt have to send reinforcements all the way across the Atlantic. They were fighting on familiar ground and had many veterans of the French & Indian War. They were obviously at a disadvantage in terms of size and firepower. Luckily they had a lot of opportunities to offset or even steal British supplies.TeacherGreat Britain had the largest Naval fleet and army in the World. They had a constant flow of supplies and reinforcements. Their disadvantages included the distance between the country and the battleground, and their soldiers had to fight on unfamiliar gorund. TeacherPaul Revere, Thomas Paine, Ben Franklin, John Adams.TeacherGeorge Washington, Horatio Gates, Nathanael GreeneTeacherCharles Cornwallis, William Howe, John Burgoyne, Thomas GageTeacherKing George IIITeacherTaxes and acts passed by the British government. Lack of representation in Parliament. TeacherBritish debts after the French & Indian War. Constant oppression towards the colonists by Britain.TeacherStamp Act, Lexington & Concord.TeacherLexington and Concord, April 1775Bunker Hill, June 1775Quebec, December 1775Charleston, June 1776Trenton, December 1776Saratoga, October 1777Rhode Island, August 1778Kings Mountain, October 1780Cowpens, January 1781Yorktown, October 1781TeacherThe Continental Army used some strange tactics in their desperate attempt to win. They used the Indian's technique of guerrilla warfare, and launched several key surprise attacks. TeacherThe British tried to divide the colonies and get them to argue. The also tried to get the Native Americans angry at the colonists. They wanted a quick and decisive defeat but failed and eventually lost the war.Teacher$151 MillionTeacher96 MillionTeacherApproximately 50,000TeacherApproximately 30,000 including Hessians TeacherAmericans were finally American, Native Americans continued to loose land, states gained their own governments. America became an established nations. TeacherTreaty of ParisTeacherSeptember 3, 1783TeacherGreat Britain recognized American independence. Northern border of U.S. set along Great Lakes. Mississippi River set as boundary between U.S. and Spanish territory. Florida was returned to Spain. Great Britain agreed to withdraw troops from U.S. territory. Congress recommended that the rights and property of Loyalists be returned
  • TeacherOutnumbered the British with amount of shipsTeacherUsed personal weapons, outnumbered, limited battlefield experience, limited money bad army, not prepared.TeacherA lot of weapons, supply chains, outnumbered the Americans, had a good army. TeacherMany ships were at war with France, so they were outnumbered ship-wise. Unfamiliar soil. TeacherWouldnt make a move until they knew what the Americans were doing. They planned for 3-part invasion of US: Chesapeake Bay, Lake Champlain, & the mouth of the Mississippi RiverTeacherTextTeacherAttempted to invade Canada three times, went on a naval offensive. TeacherWinfield Scott, James Wilkinson, William H. HarrisonTeacherJames Madison, James Monroe.TeacherSir George Prevost, Sir Gordon Drummond, Sir Edward PakenhamTeacherHenry Bathurst, King George III, IVTeacherImpressment of U.S. sailors, interference in trade. British didnt evacuate all forts in North AmericaTeacherThe Northwest frontier wars between Americans and Native Americans.TeacherThe restrictions on trade were getting progressively worse until the US finally decided it was enough. TeacherSiege of Detroit - 15/16 August 1812The Battle of Queenston Heights - 13 October 1812The Battle of Raisin River - 18 January 1813The Battle of York - 27 April 1813The Battle of Lake Erie - 10 September 1813The Battle of Thames - 5 October 1813The Battle of Chryslers Farm - 11 November 1813The Battle of Horseshoe Bend - 27 March 1814The Battle of Chippewa - 5 July 1814The Battle of Lundys Lane - 25 July 1814Burning of Washington - 24 August 1814The Battle of Pkattsburgh - 11 September 1814The Battle of Baltimore - 13/14 September 1814The Battle of New Orleans - 8 January 1815Teacher$200 MillionTeacher20,000TeacherTextTeacher17,000Teacher120 MillionTeacherThe United States gained respect at home and in Europe.English influence in the Northwest Territory was ended. Americans began to show a new sense of patriotism and pride in their country. Strong feeling of nationalism.TeacherTreaty of GhentTeacher24 December 1814TeacherNo side gained or lost territory, the Orders in Council and impressment of sailors wasnt addressed. No mention of free trade or sailors rights.
  • TeacherThe US had more manpower and better weapons. They had major naval superiority. Soldiers were well disciplined. TeacherTextTeacherSome of the battles were on unfamiliar soil. TeacherSmall, unprepared army.TeacherThe US offered Mexico a price for some of their land, and Mexico was offended by the low offer, and aggressions started.TeacherApparently U.S. soldiers were killed.TeacherTreaty of Guadalupe HidalgoTeacherUS annexes Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico
  • TeacherBetter transportation, factories.TeacherSkilled in fighting, better commanders, they were fighting a defensive war.TeacherUlysses S. GrantTeacherWilliam Sherman, Joseph HookerTeacherJefferson DavisTeacherRobert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, George Pickett. TeacherProtective Tariff, free homesteads.TeacherWanted freedom for A.A.TeacherSouth secedes from NorthTeacherBattle of GettysburgBattle of AntietamStonewalls DeathBattle of Little Round TopTeacherTextTeacherCapture Richmond, expel confederates from border states. Control Mississippi river, blockade southern ports.TeacherCapture D.C.Control Border StatesGet support of Great BritainTeacherThe US is reunified.
  • TeacherGeorge DeweyTeacherGeneral WeylerTeacherLacked a good fleet and their ships had bad designs.TeacherYellow journalism, imperialism, militarismTeacherWorld PowerTeacherUSS Maine explosionTeacherAmerica destroys the Caribbean Spanish fleet. TeacherTake out Spanish ships in the Caribbean. TeacherDefense, keep their land.TeacherTreaty of ParisTeacher10 December 1898TeacherSpain lost control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, GuamTeacherHad a powerful NavyTeacherStarted a trading ban with Cuba that stills exists today.
  • TeacherRussia pulled out earlyAmerica had illy trained men. TeacherU-BoatsTeacherEngland had best NavyTeacherPershing (Black Jack)Alvin C. YorkTeacherSecond Battle of Marre, American Doughboys came in at France, started the German withdrawl.TeacherDeath of Austria-Hungary dude. Arch-Duke Ferdinand.TeacherTreaty of Versailles TeacherWoodrow WilsonTeacherGermany made to pay for war debts, League of Nations formed.TeacherUS established as a major world power.
  • TeacherF.D.RTeacherAdolf HitlerTeacherChurchillTeacherStronger military force.TeacherU BoatsTeacherVery intelligent leader.TeacherAttack on Pearl HarborTeacherGerman and Japanese aggressionsTeacherAtomic BombTeacherD-DayHiroshima & NagasakiLiberation of Concentration CampsPearl Harbor.TeacherVariety of TreatiesTeacherGermany and Japan made to pay for war debts. Treaty shaped modern Europe.TeacherU.S. established as most powerful nation in the world.TeacherText