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Thomas Paine Common Sense
turning point- influenced leaders of the American Revolution. demanded complete independence from Great Britain.
leadership -by sharing his idea, making it public to the leaders and coloists
affected -the revolution by changing the minds of the leaders.
Alliance- america
Avantages- influenced leaders and loyalists reactions. -
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American Revolution
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Benedict Arnold
turning point- success of winning battle Saratoga,Burgoynes was defeated couldn't pursue Washington army.
leader -because he lead the Continental Army, also leader because gathered up men, lead them into battle for the British.
effect- France believed America could be victorious and gave military aid
allicance- with American,mostly Britain.
Disavantage- He was injured, thought of not getting praised for what he did. known as a traitor, court marshalled -
French Alliance
Turning point- America formed alliance with French. French need aid America would support.Encouraged France and America trade,
Leadership- America and French they lead an alliance together, took on Great Britain.
Effect- Alliance for French aid in need.French help colonies.Lead in French and Britain another battle of Yorktown
Alliance- French and America
Avantage- French and America helped aid each other when in need -
Anthony Wayne
Turning point-his 1200 infantry sucessful assaullting British, 94 killed and wounded, 472 captured on British side. He did the impossible.
Leadership- Lead 1200 men in battle, he was the general.
Alliance- America
Avantage- got famour for winning the battle and rewared with golden matel. -
Articles of Confederation (Adopt)
turning points- provided authority over foriegn affairs to regulate national army, declare war, peace. Became law of the land.
Leadership- no leadership. It was an agreement to keep under control.
Effect- eastablished U.S Constution
Avantage- provided authority declaring war and peace, regulate national army
