Aim: How were the Patriots able to win the American Revolutionary War? 11/24/2018 Do Now: Which advantage do you think was most important in winning the Revolutionary War? Explain. Watch and listen to the following song from “Hamilton” (musical). It is King George III singing “You’ll be back”. Consider the king’s message. Imagine you are a colonist living in NY in 1776. Then, write a reaction to this song.

Activity Label each side with strengths and weaknesses based on the reading

British Red Coats versus Patriots Which side is more powerful? How do you know? Who is more likely to win? Why?

Advantages during the Revolutionary War British Advantages American Advantages Most powerful Navy in the world “Homefield” advantage Use “Guerilla warfare” Well equipped, well trained army = Surprise tactics More money for supplies Patriotic cause General George Washington Strong central gov’t Alliance with France Alliance with Native Americans

Valley Forge “To see men without clothes to cover their nakedness, without blankets to lay on, without shoes, by which their marches might be traced by the blood of their feet, and almost as often without provision… is a mark of patience and obedience which in my opinion can scarcely be paralleled” - George Washington “Here comes a bowl of beef soup full of dead leaves and dirt. There comes a soldier. His bare feet are seen through his worn-out shoes-his legs nearly naked from his tattered remains of an only pair of stockings-his breeches are not sufficient to cover his nakedness- his shirt hanging in strings- his hair disheveled- his face meager.” - Albigense Waldo

Phase II: NY & PA [1777-1778]

Battle for New York City New York City in Flames (1776) Summer 1776 New York City in Flames (1776)

Washington Crossing the Delaware Painted by Emanuel Leutze, 1851 The Battle of Trenton, 1776 Painted by Emanuel Leutze, 1851

Standardized test practice The battle of Trenton was important to the Americans because – A) It prevented the capture of Philadelphia by the British B) It was a badly needed victory that inspired soldiers to reenlist C) It prompted the French to sign an alliance with the Americans D) It ended a series of British victories in the South

A modern-day re-enactment Saratoga 1777: “Turning Point” of the War? A modern-day re-enactment

Turning Point? British win early battles in the Middle Colonies of New York and Philadelphia. British had success 1)Along the coast 2)Cities with lots of loyalists Saratoga – Turning Point 1 – British Surrender 2 – France supports revolution 3 – France recognizes American Independence 4 – France would not make peace with British until Britain recognized America as independent.

Phase III: The Southern Strategy [1780-1781]

Britain’s “Southern Strategy” Britain thought that there were more Loyalists in the South. Southern resources were more valuable/worth preserving. The British win a number of small victories, but cannot claim the countryside Good US General: Nathanial Greene tips the balance

The Battle of Yorktown (1781) Count de Rochambeau Admiral De Grasse

Cornwallis’Surrender at Yorktown: “The World Turned Upside Down!” Painted by John Trumbull, 1797

North America After the Treaty of Paris, 1783

Final Summary Answer the Aim Question in one paragraph. 11/24/2018 Final Summary Answer the Aim Question in one paragraph. Use details from today’s lesson to explain your answer. Be sure to have a topic/thesis statement that answers the question and then SUPPORT your statement. Be sure to include a concluding statement to close out your thoughts.