Important Battles of the Revolutionary War

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Important Battles of the Revolutionary War CH 4 Section 3 Important Battles of the Revolutionary War

In late August 1776, the British army seized New York City In late August 1776, the British army seized New York City. Its aim was to isolate New England from the rest of the colonies. The British forced Washington’s army to retreat into Pennsylvania.

On Christmas night of 1776 crossed the Delaware River into Trenton, New Jersey. In a surprise attack, the colonial army captured almost 1,000 British soldiers.

The colonists’ victory at Saratoga proved that they could compete with the larger and better-equipped British army. After Saratoga, the French recognized American independence. They also agreed to send troops and supplies.

Washington and his soldiers spent a miserable winter at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in the woods outside Philadelphia. More than 2,000 soldiers died from hunger and frostbite. Baron Friedrich von Steuben came from Prussia to train the army, and saved the day.

The more money Congress printed, the less it became worth The more money Congress printed, the less it became worth. This caused inflation, which is a rise in the price of goods.

The Congress struggled to supply its army with weapons The Congress struggled to supply its army with weapons. Britain’s powerful navy controlled the American coast. As a result, Americans had to smuggle arms in from Europe. Some corrupt government officials took part in profiteering, or selling hard-to find weapons and goods for a high price.

As colonial men went to war, many women took their husbands’ places running homes, farms, and businesses. Some women earned money washing and cooking for the troops. A few women even fought in battle.

Patriot strengths: 1. Familiarity of ground. 2. Leadership of officers Patriot strengths: 1.Familiarity of ground. 2.Leadership of officers. 3.Inspiring cause. Patriot weaknesses: 1.Untrained and undisciplined soldiers. 2.Shortage of food and ammo. 3.Inferior navy.

British strengths: 1. Strong, well-trained army and navy. 2 British strengths: 1.Strong, well-trained army and navy. 2.Lots of funds. 3.Support of loyalist and Native –Americans. British weaknesses: 1.Separation between Britain and the battlefield. 2.Unfamiliar terrain. 3.Weak leadership. 4.Sympathy among some politicians for colonial cause.