1. Ch. 6 American Revolutionary War
Robert Handy

2. Patriots advantages disadvantages
They new the land. greater motivation
No regular army and a week navy. Lack of experience and weapon and fighting. Not all American's wonted war.

3. British advantages disadvantages
The British had the strongest navy in the world
They had a well-trained army
Great Britain had more people
there supported by the wealth of their empire
None

4. American Allies

5. Marquis de Lafayette
Lafayette was from the country France. He was inspired after the American wrote the Declaration of Independence because he felt it was hopeful for all humans. He joined forces with General Washington and served without pay. He was a trusted aid to General Washington.

6. Kosciuszko and Pulaski
Kosciuszko and Pulaski were from the country Poland. They also worked for free. The both were leaders who fought in the Continental Army.

7. Friedrich von Steuben
Von Steuben was from the Prussian Army. He came to help train the Continental Army at Valley Forge.

8. Juan de Miracles
Juan de Miracles was from the country Spain. He convinced three countries to give money to help the Patriot cause Spain, Cuba, and Mexico.

9. Why America Won The War They knew the land
Played things smart – good strategies
“Aim small miss small”- they were clever with their ammunition
They were able to do there sneak attack because they were on there own land
The British tried to bring support but the French navy blocked the British
Allies such as France, Von Steuben, de Miralles

10. The Battle of Long Island

11. Long Island
The Battle of Long Island. George Washington and his crew are ready to go to war. George Washington sees a British crew. George Washington waits for more to leave so more Patriots can attack. Blood was everywhere. The Patriots won.

12. Life On The Home Front Economy
The government was called the Continental Congress. They printed paper money and it soon lost its value. People stopped using it and they stopped printing it. America had problems getting money because they had no power to raise money through taxes, which is how government gets their revenue now.
Women
Many women had to run the household since their husband were at war. Children also had to work. Women started to question their role and power.
Slavery
As more and more African American fought American, the idea of freedom for everyone was questioned by slaves and leaders. William Livingston said that slavery was inconsistent with Christianity. However, the issue of slavery was still unsettled.
Treatment of Loyalists
Some Loyalists were spies. Some went back to England. The ones who stayed in America were often treated bad. There neighbors shunned them and the Patriots would kill the Loyalists.