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AP US ch 8

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Gen George Washington Chosen to head army. Ideal candidet. Served without pay. Continental Army. Most trusted, admired, respected. Free Mason
Patriots (Whigs) American rebels. National aristocracy. Younger. Prebyterians and Congregationalists. Many became Federalists
Gen William Howe British. Defeated at Bunker Hill. Did not speedily crush democracy. Liked his mistress' company-nonaggressive. Gave patriots more time
Loyalist (Tories) Colonists loyal to the king-about 16%. Readcoats. "Head is in England, and its body in America, and its neck ought to be stretched" King's officers. Located where mercantilism was weak. Loyal members of anglican church
Saratogo Oct 17, 1777- Burgoyne surrendered to Horatio Gates. Decisive battle, revived faltering colonial cause. Made French aid possible
Gen Benedict Arnold Hero for the 1st three years. Traitor. Plotted to sell out West Pointe to British. Affected morale
Yorktown Biggest victory. Cornwallis forced to surrender after being surrounded. British continued to fight in some places
John Paul Jones Navy officer, legalized pirate, scotsman. Destroyed British merchants shipping and carried war to the water.
Treaty of Paris 1783-Independence of US. Generous boundaries. Loyalists no longer prosecuted
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