The Early Years of the Revolutionary War These are the times that try mens souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink.

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The Early Years of the Revolutionary War These are the times that try mens souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands in now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. - Thomas Paine (1776) Do Now: How successful were the Americans during the early part of the Revolutionary War? Explain in detail using the above quotation to support your answer.

Struggle for the Middle States Which troops traveled on foot ? By boat? How might travel by sea have benefitted the British? Why do you think the Americans did not use the same method? How might each method of travel effect the speed of moving men and supplies?

Washington Crossing the Delaware

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The Early Battles Battle Date (Month and Year) Victor (Winner) Why was this battle important? New York Trenton Princeton Ft. Ticonderoga Saratoga