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