American Revolution 1776 Common Sense by Thomas Paine
American Revolution 1776
“Common Sense” by Thomas Paine • Jan. 15, 1776 • Common Sense published • Inspired Colonists to fight the British • “When my country, into which I had just set my foot, was set on fire about my ears, it was time to stir. It was time for every man to stir. ” Thomas Paine
Washington’s Siege of Boston • March 1776 • Washington & his troops attack the British in Boston • Washington drives British from Boston
Declaration of Independence! • Representatives from every colony meet in Philadelphia in June 1776 • Reps discuss declaring independence from Britain • Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration • Approved on July 4, 1776
Washington loses New York, but find success in New Jersey • British Gen. Howe & 32 K troops conquer Long Island & Manhattan (Aug. -Oct. ) • American teacher Nathan Hale spies on British & is caught – “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” • Washington retreats to NJ in Nov. ‘ 76
Trenton & Princeton: The American Spirit • Washington crosses the icy Delaware river on Christmas night ’ 76 • Defeats British army in Trenton – Lord Cornwallis & reinforcements rally to Trenton • Washington moves away from Trenton & attacks British @ Princeton (Jan. 3, 1777)
Washington crosses the Delaware
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