1. Unit 1 Day 8 The Revolutionary War Quote: “The year 1776 is over, I am heartily glad of it and hope you nor America will ever be plagued with such another.” - Robert Morris in a letter to General Washington Essential Question(s): How did the relationship between colonists and the British government evolve over time? Under what circumstances should individuals stand up for what is just in the face of authority? Specified Content: Trenton, Princeton, Fall of Philly, Saratoga, French aide, Valley Forge State Standards: Strand 1 Concept 4 PO 3 (Describe the significance of major events in the Revolutionary War)

2. The Revolutionary War December 1776, Washington’s army is able to surprise and capture Hessian soldiers at Trenton, New Jersey. A few days later on January 3rd he wins another victory at Princeton.

3. In September 1777, after being outfought and outmaneuvered the British captured Philadelphia. US diplomats in France work at getting military and financial help needed to win the war.

4. At the Battles of Saratoga fought between September and October 1777 the Continental Army won a decisive victory forcing an entire British army to surrender.

5. The victory at Saratoga will lead the US and France to sign a formal treaty granting the US military and financial help in the war.

6. 1777-1778, Washington’s army goes into winter quarters at Valley Forge. The winter was very harsh but the army will receive needed training from foreign volunteers including the Baron von Steuben.

7. Activity “When the government violates the people's rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensible of duties.” -Marquis de Lafayette 1.What is the Marquis saying?