North American Republic (1756 World)

&nbsp The Second North American Republic Was founded in 1805 after the War of Independence, 1801-1805.

Origins of the republic
There was growing discontent with the British after their victory over the First republic of 1756-1768. They imposed harsh measures on the people, including heavy taxes. Colonials were taxed on tea (Tea act, 1769), paper (Paper Tax, 1778) and the hated Property Tax of 1783. A revolt took place in Baltimore, in which 2 British soldiers and 14 colonials were killed, but the revolt did not spread. Cities like Baltimore and Boston were garrisoned, and there were curfews in place from 1784-1789. A secret underground resistance movement was founded by 1790, and began collecting arms and supplies for a future war. By 1795, tensions became very high.

War of Independence
The North American war of Independence was fought between 1801 and 1805. The war began when a Pennsylvania farmer's pigs got in the way of a British cavalry group. Te pigs would not move, and a commanding officer shot a pig. The farmer got mad, and he fired on a soldier, thus starting the war. The underground resistance came out of secrecy and helped established the Republican Army, and prepared for the war.

Battle of Barnegat
On May 23, 1801, 2,800 troops under the Command of British general Sir Guy Carleton marched to take the weapons storage of the New Jersey militia at Barnegat Bay. The 750 soldiers defending were easily defeated by the invaders, and their weapons store was depleted. Carleton then marched north, to try to take New York and Boston.

Battle of Baltimore
On June 8, 3,800 soldiers under the command of WIlliam Dalrymple landed at Cape May, NJ and began a march to take Baltimore. The troops marched towards Baltimore, meeting only token resistance. At Baltimore, the Republican Army set up barricades, and the British soldiers began an attack on the town. They could not take the town, so two British warships were sent to help besiege the town. after 14 days of no fresh food and water coming in, the citizens rebelled on May 11 and demanded that the Republicans surrender so that the blockade could be lifted. They surrendered on May 12, and British troops marched in to take control.

Battle of Trenton (1801)
On June 22, General Carleton marched on to take Trenton, where he met Henry Dearborn and the rest of the New Jersey Militia (1,800 men). 1.7 miles Southwest of Trenton, Guy Carleton defeated General Dearborn, but lost 1500 men. They did not take Trenton, but marched north to try to take West Point, NY.

Battle of West Point
Guy Carleton marched his 1200 remaining men to West Point, and attacked the fort. On July 2, Carleton's men made a failed charge and lost 650 soldiers. When Carleton was shot and killed on July 3rd, the British met with Republican leaders to organize a truce. The truce was organised since both sides were in bad positions ( Republican loss of Baltimore and NJ militia, decimation of Carleton's men and his death).

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