Eliseo Lugo III
Describe key strengths and weakness of each side at the onset of the American Revolution. Utilize key vocabulary terms in explaining the strengths and weaknesses of each side. Describe key battles during the American Revolution. Understand why the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. Describe how foreign nations and volunteers helped the Americans. Compare and contrast the contributions of African-Americans and women during the American Revolution. Explain how the Americans won the final battles of the American Revolution. Describe the key components of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
The colonists are fighting for independence George Washington can inspire his men to fight France will aide the colonies with weapons, supplies and their navy
The colonists are not a trained army ( Militia) Colonists enlist for months instead of years Short on money, weapons and supplies to fight a war
Patriots were colonists who supported the break from England. Loyalists are colonists who supported England. Colonists are divided as to whether or not they should rebel against England! Some colonists remained neutral.
The British have an experienced professional army Outnumber the Continental Army The British army is well supplied with equipment and weapons
The British are not fighting for a cause British officers are careless and poor leaders The British have to cross the Atlantic Ocean to send men and supplies for the war The support back in Great Britain is rather weak
American Colonies Keep the Colonial Army together Washington seeks to stretch the British army away from supply lines Harass the enemy, defeat the British in a major battle Get allies (France) to help win! Great Britain Seeks to destroy the Colonial Army Regain control of the colonies by region Take the fight to the Colonial Army using European war tactics Use loyalists support against the colonies
Fought outside Boston. It is a fortified area on Breed’s Hill filled with several thousand colonists. The battle shows that the colonists will fight if protected from British fire.
The British are harassed by colonial guerilla forces and end up stretching their supply lines. The British will surrender to the Colonial forces led by General Horatio Gates Saratoga is important because it is a major defeat for the British and showed the French that the colonies may be able to win the war
Saratoga is considered the turning point of the war. The French will begin to supply arms, men and their navy to help the colonies. French began providing goods such as Muskets, powder, ammunition The results of the Battle of Saratoga convinced them to formally enter the war on the side of the colonists – The French fleet arrives They now believed that the colonists could win
Washington crosses the Delaware river on Christmas night 1776 Surprises the Hessians in Trenton Wins a great victory Small in numbers – huge in morale Captures 1,000 Hessian mercenaries
The French are helping the Continental Army with men, weapons and warships The Americans and the French will corner the British on a small peninsula and bombard them with cannon fire. The British will surrender and end the American Revolution. The colonists will win the American Revolution with this victory.
Your Task: 1. Read pages in your American History textbook. 2. Complete all checkpoint questions on pages of your American History textbook. 3. Complete questions 1-2 on page 161 of your American History textbook.(Check Your Progress) Extra Credit: Complete Question # 6 on page 161 of your American History textbook.
African Americans in the War Free and Slave Many served both on the American and the British side Some had support roles, some fought in battles Freed blacks were involved at the first skirmishes in Lexington and Concord England offered freedom to any slave who fought for the crown Thousands ran away from their masters and joined England’s side Washington at first refused to allow blacks to serve He later changed his mind By the end of the war over 7,000 had served Some states took steps to end slavery (northern ones) Pennsylvania Law in 1780 said that no more slaves could be purchased there (could still keep current slaves)
Women When men went to fight women took over their duties Ran businesses, farms, took care of livestock Some women went with their husbands to fight Nurses, aid bearers, Some women managed to fight for liberty Deborah Sampson – Molly Pitcher Money Paying for the war was hard No power to tax – congress had to ask states for money donations States had little money as well Congress printed their own money Continentals So many made that they were called worthless
Your Task: 1. Read pages in your American History textbook. 2. Complete all checkpoint questions on pages in your American History textbook. 3. Complete questions 1-2 on Page 184 of your American History textbook. (Check Your Progress) Extra Credit: Complete question # 7 on Page 184 of your American History Textbook.
Making Peace Yorktown was the end King wanted to keep fighting, but parliament voted for peace Negotiations England was ready for peace – America got most of what it wanted Treaty of Paris was Signed England formally recognized the United States of America Borders were set as Canada to the North – Atlantic – Florida – Mississippi River U.S. was supposed to ‘encourage’ states to return property seized from loyalists Final treaty was approved by Congress on April 15, 1783
THE WAR ENDS WITH THESE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: “free, sovereign and independent states” British must remove all troops from forts Boundary for United States is the Mississippi River Loyalists would have their rights and property protected Captured slaves must be returned to owners
Impact of the Revolution Immediate – create a new nation of 13 states Long term – still occurring today Declaration of independence gave ideas of freedom, equality, liberty Revolution in France followed in 1789 Also inspired more revolutions in Latin America
Your Task: 1. Read pages in your American History Textbook. 2. Complete all Checkpoint questions on Pages in your American history Textbook. 3. Complete questions 1-2 on Page 195 of your American History Textbook. (Check Your Progress) Extra Credit: Complete Question # 6 on Page 195 of your American History Textbook.