1. The
American
Revolution:

2. Quietly complete/review Chapter 6 Quizlet Review 1) Go to twitter
@TheOtherJay_Z Or
2) Mr. Z’s webpage
in Class notes and more – Chapter 6

3. Today’s Target:
Explain how the war expanded & the patriot army was transformed at Valley Forge

4. Analyze the political cartoon

5. Analyze the political cartoon
1) Why would the British be shown
as sleeping?
2) Why is Holland shown as a pick-
pocket?
3) What is the basic meaning of the
cartoon?

6. Read, “Gaining Allies” p. 152
How might Europeans have helped the Patriots?
Sign alliance treaties & go to war against Britain 1.
funds 2.
supplies 3.
troops
Effect?
British forced to spread their military
resources thin over many fronts

7. Spain declares war on Britain + fights in La., Miss., Ala., Fla.
After patriot victory at Saratoga, France allies w/America; sends equip, troops, funds, navy 2. 1.
Gaining Allies
Foreign officers + troops provide their talents + knowledge to American cause 3.

8. Read, “Winter at Valley Forge” p. 153 & examine
the pictures:
Describe the
conditions the soldiers
are experiencing:
In what ways are the
soldiers unprepared for
the cold weather?
Which people are
officers? How can you
tell?

9. Examine the pictures:
Describe the
conditions the soldiers
are experiencing:
In what ways are the
soldiers unprepared for
the cold weather?
Which people are
officers? How can you
tell?

10. 1) Open a textbook and
Read “Winter at Valley Forge”
on p
2) then, look at “A Deadly Winter”
handout
3) Then, on your handout, make a
summary list of the hardships faced
by the Continental Army:

11. Today’s Target:
Explain how the patriot army was transformed at Valley Forge

12. Make a summary list of the hardships faced by the Continental Army:1)
Lacked supplies, clothes, shoes 2) 3) 4)

13. Make a summary list of the hardships faced by the Continental Army:
1) Lacked supplies, clothes, shoes
2) Not enough food, malnutrition
3) Exposure to elements & diseases
4) Lack of shelter
Roughly 25% died

16. How did Valley Forge transform the Continental Army?
Despite the hardships,
it became a well-disciplined fighting force.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!

17. 25 % of the troops died; many deserted; Washington’s greatest challenge as general5.
Miserable winter conditions; lacked food, clothing, shelter; medicines
Valley Forge 4.
Von Steuben helps train Patriot troops + transforms the army into an effective fighting force 6.

18. How does it affect the economy?
Life on the Home Front p. 156
What is inflation?
How does it affect the economy?
Congress printed $  inflation; no way to finance the war; some shortages 7.
Life on the
Home front
Loyalist fought for British; spied; many fled; others were shunned or faced violence 9.
Ideas of liberty + freedom inspired Americans also causes Qs about women’s roles + slavery 8.

19. America, the Story of Us: Revolution
Valley Forge
23:51 – 33:19