Ch 8 lesson 2 Life During the War

Taking Sides Patriots Wanted independence Some joined the Continental Army African American slaves joined the Patriots for the promise of freedom Loyalists Loyal to the king Wealthy business men thought war would hurt business Some slaves were Loyalists because of the offer of freedom Native Americans wanted Britain to win and stop the settlers from taking their land Neutral: some colonists did not take either side

Women in the War Martha Washington stayed at George Washington’s camp and helped the soldiers. Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man and fought in the Continental Army Phillis Wheatly wrote poems that praised George Washington Mary Ludwig Hays took over her husband’s cannon after he was hurt Nancy Morgan Hart had to defend her home against Loyalist fighters.

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The Challenges of War  People had to leave their homes.  Houses were destroyed & farms robbed.  Prices of food, clothing, and supplies increased.  Some merchants would not sell their goods, they waited for prices to go higher.  Congress made it illegal for merchants to hold goods back to increase profits.

Lesson 2 Vocabulary  Not taking sides  Someone who was still loyal to the king loyal to the king  A rise in prices neutral Loyalist inflation

Vocabulary Review  The crime of fighting against one’s own government own government  Freedom from being ruled by someone else someone else  Freedoms that are protected by law by law  A statement that declares, or announces, an idea announces, an idea treason independence rights declaration