7.4 The Patriots Gain New Hope. British Position: -British are Settled in New York -Mercenaries are in New Jersey Continental Army: - Washington has time.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

The Americans fought the British in the American Revolution and defeated them.

Advertisements

U.S. History Beginnings to 1877 – Chapter 4 Section 3

Chapter 4 Section 4 Independence. Savannah and Charles Town Britain moved the war to the south because they believed that most people living in the Southern.

From Defeat to Victory. Battle of Trenton In 1776, the British moved into their winter quarters in Trenton, Princeton, and other New Jersey towns. They.

The Battles. Introduction Lasting seven years, the American Revolution was decided through the successes and failures of several important battles. Lasting.

Objectives Discover the results of fighting in the Middle States.

Goals 1. What were Washington’s strategies at Trenton and Princeton? 2. Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war? 3. How did foreign nations.

Battles and People of the American Revolution. What is Colonel Prescott known for saying? “Don’t fire until you see the white’s of their eyes.” Who won.

War Breaks Out  The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired in 1775 at Lexington and Concord.  George Washington was named commander-in-chief.

The American Revolution Purpose: What: Rebellion By: Understanding how the Continental Army was able to win the war for independence from Great Britain.

The American Revolution

 After victories in Canada and New York, British troops thought the war would soon end  They settled in New York City to rest for the winter.

The Patriots Gain New Hope

The American Revolution Chapter Seven The Early Years of the War Section 1(B)

The American Revolution. I. Supporting the War Effort A. Recruiting ,000 soldiers served ,000 militia members B. African Americans 1. Continental.

INDEPENDENCE 7.5 Conclusion to the American Revolution.

The American Revolutionary War Unit 4. Key Ideas.

The American Revolution. Americans Divided Not all colonists supported the idea of independence. Not all colonists supported the idea of independence.

 230,000 plus served in the continental army  145,000 served in local militias  Few had military experience.

Revolutionary War Review Jeopardy Geography ??????! Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Final Jeopardy BattlesWarPeople.

Desperate Days and New Hope The Course of Revolution.

The Revolutionary War.

7.4 The Patriots Gain New Hope. British Position: -British are Settled in New York -Mercenaries are in New Jersey Continental Army: - Washington has time.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR. DIVISION AMONGST COLONISTS LOYALISTS Opposed Independence Loyalty to King George III Judges, governors, wealthy Many loyalists wanted.

Lesson 16.  What advantages did the British army have at the beginning of the war?  More and better-trained soldiers, better supplies; mercenaries 

American Revolution. Lexington and Concord 1775 First shots of the American Revolution British troops versus minutemen.

Battles of The Revolutionary War. The British The British were…. Well trained Well equipped Well supported by the Royal Navy.

The American Nation Section 1: Fighting Begins in the North Section 2: The Colonies Declare Independence Section 3: Struggles in the Middle States Section.

A Critical Time Washington Crosses the Delaware River.

October 7, 2010 EQ: Objectives:Review the first engagements of British and American armies. Review the Declaration of Independence and its impact on the.

The American War for Independence ( ) “These are the times that try men’s souls” -Thomas Paine, 1780.

The Battles Of The Revolution The Battle of Long Island Severely out numbered Washington fought a short battle and lost 1400 men The British numbered 34,000.

What do you expect would be some of the problems facing both the British and Patriots in the early stages of the Revolutionary War? Please take a seat.

Chapter 6 Section 2: A Critical Time

Battle of Saratoga (The Turning Point of the War) Colonial Leader p. 130 British Leader p.129 British Plan p.129 Outcome of the Battle p. 130 Reason for.

STARTER Who do you think fired the first shot a Lexington and Concord, the British or the Colonists?

The American Revolution. I. Supporting the War Effort A. Recruiting ,000 soldiers served ,000 militia members B. African Americans 1. Continental.

Battles of the Revolution

The Path to Victory Seeking Loyalist Support, The British Invaded the South— But ultimately lost the war there.

TEKS 8C: Calculate percent composition and empirical and molecular formulas. Revolutionary War, 1776–1777.

Ch. 6 Sec. 3 Struggles in the Middle Colonies. Battles in New York and New Jersey Battle of Long Island  Americans were outnumbered and defeated  The.

Battles of the American Revolution Battles of the Revolutionary War.

Battles of the Revolution. Trenton Date: December 25, 1776 State: New Jersey Washington attacks Hessians by crossing the Delaware River 1000 Hessian casualties.

10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt American.

A Critical Time Chapter 6 Section 2. Retreat from New York Mid 1776, fighting shifts from New England to the middle states. June 1776, Sir William Howe.

American Histor y Chapter 3, Section 3 The War for Independence.

The American Revolution Key Battles. Who supported the American Revolution? Loyalists vs. Patriots Loyalists Support the King Who was likely to be a loyalist?

Do you feel like the movie gave you a better understanding of The Battle of Trenton?

Objectives Discover the results of fighting in the Middle States.

Chapter 6 Section 2 “A CRITICAL TIME”

Objectives Discover the results of fighting in the Middle States.

Chapter 6 Section 2 “A CRITICAL TIME”

American Revolution Battles

Battle of Saratoga Great Britain developed a Northern Strategy to cut off the New England from the rest of the colonies by taking the Hudson River Valley.

The Revolutionary War.

American Revolution Part III:

Battles of The Revolutionary War

Battles of the American Revolution

Battles of the revolution

Battle Map: American Revolution

Are you ready to rumble? Trenton, Princeton & Saratoga Standard 8.25

Objectives Discover the results of fighting in the Middle States.

The Revolutionary War.

Chapter 7 Section 1 Early Years of the War.

Independence Section 4.

Struggles In The Middle States

The American Revolution

The Revolutionary War.

Presentation transcript:

7.4 The Patriots Gain New Hope

British Position: -British are Settled in New York -Mercenaries are in New Jersey Continental Army: - Washington has time to gather troops to attack New Jersey

Battle of Trenton Leader : George Washington Tactics: Surprise How: On Christmas morning G.W. Crosses the Delaware and attacks the Hessians. What is the benefit of a surprise attack?

Battle of Princeton Leader : George Washington Tactics: Surprise Night How: G.W. kept the fires burning at night and the snuck around behind the British to surprise attack them.

 Defeats embarrassed the British  Cut off New England from other colonies.

 General Howe: Decided to attack Philadelphia, which lead to the Battle of Brandywine Creek. Delayed his arrival to Saratoga. Could have crushed Continental Army, chose not to.

 John Burgoyne: General for the British. Planned to attack Albany from the North.  Thick Forest delays arrival  Arrives at Saratoga w/out support.

 KEY: TURNING POINT IN WAR! Leader: General Gates Tactics: Non-Traditional How: Problems with British plan, resulted in British General Burgoyne alone and outnumbered at Saratoga.

Convinced France to help the Colonies fight the British.

 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (Washington)  Harsh Conditions, Few Supplies = 1/5 of men died Helped improve the moral and training of George Washington’s men.

INDEPENDENCE 7.5 Conclusion to the American Revolution

 Britain turns their eyes on the Southern Colonies…  What resources were there to use?  Camden, South Carolina  Horatio Gates (Patriot Leader)  EPIC FAILURE 3,300 of 4,000 soldiers died

 Guerrilla Warfare: Swift, Hit-and-Run attacks  Francis Marion  Attacked British supply lines and communications

 George Washington & Comte de Rochambeau planned to trap Cornwallis.  G.W. had 16,000 troops  French Fleet in control of Chesapeake Bay.  Battle of Yorktown.