Historical Perspectives

Question 1

Soldiers

Answer 1

• many soldiers deserted due to harsh conditions.
• many remained loyal to US army as they wanted better treatment.
• were promised large bounties, however they were not paid as Articles of Confederation were ineffective.
• led to economic crisis of 1780s and experiences of poverty.

Question 2

Loyalists/Tories

Answer 2

• loyal to the British
• at the end of the war, they were branded as traitors
• treated poorly
• Treaty of Paris 1783 allowed for ‘justice and equality’ for loyalists, however it was not honoured.

Question 3

Patriots

Question 4

First Nations

Answer 4

• Most sided with British as they believed it would provide them with security –> Americans saw them as traitors and an enemy as they fought against them.
• Treaty of Paris gave Americans land between Appalachian Mountains and Ohio river. This resulted in First Nations to feel as if their land had been given away to the US.
• Were ignored in Treaty of Paris

Question 5

African Americans

Answer 5

• Banned by Washington from further recruitment in army until they weren’t enough white soldiers.
• black loyalists returned to slavery after the war, their freedom not considered

Question 6

Enslaved people

Answer 6

• Were promised freedom if they fought for British, some received transport to England, some receiving nothing.
• Post-war treatment depended on where they lived.
  Pennsylvania Act –> decline of slavery

Bill passed by State assembly to slowly phase out slavery in each state.

Question 7

Women

Answer 7

• ‘Ladies Association’ continued the work of Daughters of Liberty.
• They demonstrated the ineffectiveness of the congress.

Despite their support for the revolution, they were excluded from the benefits of the new society.