1. DO Now 2/8 Write in your agenda
Turn in your Newspaper Assignment into the Bin
Title your next Entry: kEy Battles of the American Revolution

2. Key Battles of the American Revolution
Except valley forge of course

3. Key Players
Americans: General Washington, Baron Von Steuben, and Horatio Gates
French: Marquis de Lafayette
Spain: Gov. Bernardo de Galvez
Britain: General Gage, General Cornwallis, General Montgomery

4. How does the picture relate to the American revolution?
Take a look at the next slide.
How does this picture relate to the American revolution?
You will discuss with your groups and then we will discuss as a class:
Use these types of sentences to explain your side
In my opinion
I predict that this relates to the American Revolution because

6. Battle of Saratoga, NY- 1777
Turning Point in the War; proved the Americans were capable of defeating the English on their own.
Biggest American Victory
British Gen. Burgoyne surrendered to Gen. Horatio Gates
French joined America after this battle sent money and supplies
French naval support- key to defeating the British

7. valley Forge 1777-1778 American army out of food and clothing
Low point for army
Marquis de Lafayette- wealthy Frenchman who volunteered to serve
Friedrich von Steuben-taught military discipline and training