1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute September 12, 2011 U.S. History Mr. Green

2. 1. Those who remained faithful to the British Crown were known as A. Loyalists B. Patriots C. Dissenters D. Faithfull's 2. This winter camp in Pennsylvania is where the Continental Army fought to stay alive A. Saratoga B. Valley Forge C. Camp David D. Mount Vernon 3. The 20 year-old French aristocrat joined Washington’s staff and bore the misery of Valley Forge and lobbied for French reinforcements in France in 1779. A. Ben Franklin B. Marquis de Lafayette C. Napoleon Bonaparte D. King Louis XVI 4. This is the date the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the colonies A. July 2, 1776 B. July 4, 1976 C. July 4, 1776 D. July 4, 1876 5. A rise in prices is called A. deflation B. Stagflation C. Inflation D. opportunity cost

3. The students will explain the war for independence by comparing and contrasting the attitudes of Loyalists and Patriots. Warm-up Question: Identify the purpose of the Declaration of Independence. How was this document received in Great Britain Motivation: Read Key Player on page 61: Why was Washington a national hero? List the qualities that you think describe George Washington’s character.

4. Americans choose sides Loyalists-those who opposed independence and remained loyal to the British Crown Patriots-supporters of independence farmers, artisans, merchants, landowners, elected officials Many remained neutral-Why?

5. List the groups that fought in the Revolutionary War. Page 60 Quakers African Americans Native Americans

6. Early Victories and Defeats New York City taken by the British Washington took a risk crossing the Delaware River to capture Trenton and then Princeton Washington lost Philadelphia, the National Capital Saratoga-Oct. 17,1777 important psychologically and militarily France signed an alliance of cooperation in Feb. 1778

7. The Continental Congress found it difficult to pay the troops. The congress printed more money which caused Inflation What do you think the role of women was during the revolution? How did the revolution impact African- American slaves?

8. Foreign Support Friedrich von Steuben-Prussian drillmaster Marquis De Lafayette-20 year-old French aristocrat Surrender at Yorktown French troops arrived in 1780 Oct. 17, 1781-Britain surrendered Treaty of Paris-confirmed US independence September 1783

9. Compare and contrast the role of loyalists and patriots in the American Revolution.

10. Do you think the colonists could have won their independence without aid from foreigners? Explain. Please include: the military needs of the Americans and the strengths of the French the Americans’ belief in their fight for independence.

11.  Read Chapter 2 Section 3 and 4 for Tuesday  Begin preparing for test on Tuesday September 20 th.