1. The American Revolution (1776-1783) Chapter 6 EQ: Why does conflict develop?

2. Vocabulary: Chapter 6 Recruit Mercenary Siege (pg. 171)
The following Battles will be covered in this Chapter…
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown

3. Bell Ringer Discussion:
Look at the map on page 149.
In what region do most battles of the American Revolution take place?
What are these places called?

4. Activity: Advantages & Disadvantages
Identify and explain the advantages and disadvantages of both the British and the Patriots. (pg )
Advantages (benefits)
Disadvantage
(drawbacks, obstacles)
British 1. 2. 3. 4.
Patriots 5.

5. African Americans in the War
5,000 black men served in the Continental Army, and hundreds more served on the sea.
The states recruited African Americans
When the American Revolution ended, most African Americans were denied the promises of liberty that were written in the Declaration.

6. Women during the War
Had to take on the responsibilities that had formerly belonged to men.
- Farming, bookkeeping and trade
Deborah Sampson
Fought disguised as a man named, Robert Shirtliffe in the Continental Army.
Deborah served for three years and was awarded for her military service.

7. Key Battles of the American Revolution
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown

8. Battle of Long Island (August 1776)
August 1776
The two armies met in Long Island, New York
The Continental Army with only 20,000 was outnumbered
British had more men and supplies
Many Patriots had no blankets, shoes, socks or jackets
British win the battle—New York becomes a Loyalists strong hold

10. Battle of Trenton and Princeton (December 1776)
Gen. Washington's army was growing weaker
Bitter cold; they lacked food, shoes and blankets, and had 5,000 men!
Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware River.
A spy told him the Hessians, (German troops) were spending the evening relaxing and enjoying food and wine.
Washington cross the River at night and surprise them in the morning.
Surprise attack with 2,400 succeeds= PATRIOTS WIN!!
Morale of the Continental Army increases
They then march to Princeton and scattered the British forces there.
Battle of Trenton and Princeton (December 1776)

11. The famous crossing: Washington and his army cross the Delaware River at night to attack the Hessian mercenaries at Trenton.

12. Battle of Saratoga (Aug.-Oct. 1777)
Battle happened because the British wanted to divide New England from the Middle Colonies.
The British will surrender to the Continental Army led by General Horatio Gates
Saratoga is important because it is a major defeat for the British and shows the French that the colonies may be able to win the war

13. Battle of Saratoga a major victory:
600 British died
American losses 150 men
France recognizes the independence of America and enters the war on the side of the Patriots.
Money and supplies given by French
Helps Washington's Continental Army.

14. Victory at Saratoga !
Britain's loss at Saratoga proved disastrous, the
battle proves that the Patriots could defeat the British!!

15. Winter at Valley Forge (1777-1778)
Winter in Pennsylvania
His army was in bad shape
12,000 soldiers lacked supplies—unsanitary conditions, disease, lack of food, clothing
2,000 soldiers died.
French Generals arrived in February to train soldiers

16. Battle of Yorktown, (Sept.-Oct. 1781)
British General Cornwallis and his 10,000 tired soldiers rest at the port of Yorktown, Virginia.
General Washington changes plans and attacks Yorktown.
He receives a letter indicating that 29-French ships with 3000 soldiers will help him and are heading to Yorktown.
General Washington rush their best troops to Yorktown.

17. British supplies are running out.
September 1781 – General Washington, with 17,000 men, begins the siege of Yorktown.
French cannons bombard the British all night, while Washington advanced and encircle them.
British supplies are running out.
October As Yorktown is about to be taken, the British send out a flag of surrender.

18. The End is near !!- Yorktown
The British will surrender at Yorktown, thus end the American Revolution.
The colonists will win the American Revolution with this victory.

19. The British surrender!!!

20. The Treaty of Paris (1783) WAR ENDS WITH THESE CONDITIONS
USA: “Free, sovereign and independent states”
British must remove all troops
US border is the Mississippi River
Loyalists would have rights and property protected
Captured slaves must be returned to owners

22. Project: Battles of the American
Read your notes, book, and worksheets
Battle of Lexington and Concord (pg )
Battle of Bunker Hill (pg )
Battle of Long Island (pg. 154)
Battle of Trenton and Princeton (pg. 156)
Battle of Saratoga (pg. 157)
Battle of Yorktown (pg )
S:Colonial Newspaper
T: Battle Song/Rap
E:3-D Model and Catapult
A: Picture Book
M: Infographic

23. Summarizing Activity
Write a letter to a famous Patriot of your choice who helped the USA win the Revolution.
Thank the Patriot for his/her service
Ask questions about the war effort
State your view: do you think the Patriot did a good job in the war effort? Why?