1. Do Now: Turn to the chart on page 213 of your textbook. Answer the related questions: 1.How many more deaths did the Americans suffer than the British? 2.What percentage of American deaths occurred in battle? 1.About 15,700 2.About 28%

2. Representing Information How else could we illustrate these statistics? Create a pie chart to illustrate the American deaths. 1.Compile the data 2.Title your pie chart 3.Draw your pie chart: make sure you include a key to explain what each “slice” represents This! Not that!

3. Unit Assignment – Creating a Timeline Put the events in order using the index cards and the handout to guide you. Add two details to each event. Color your timeline 1.Color American victories blue. 2.Color British victories red. 3.Color neutral events green. Create a key on your handout to explain what the colors mean.

4. September & October 1777 – Battles of Saratoga July 1776 – Declaration of Independence signed May 1780 – the British captured Charleston September 1779 – the Bonhomme Richard won an inspiring naval battle against the British navy April 1775 – Battle of Lexington and Concord 1778 – British decided to move the war to the South Winter 1777-1778 – Washington and his army camped at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania Fall 1776 – British and Americans fight for control of New York October 1781 – The Battle of Yorktown June 1775 – Battle of Bunker Hill 1783 – Treaty of Paris signed