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Revolutionary War

Revolutionary War. Section 4.3. Main Idea. While the colonies and the British began with different strengths and weaknesses, the Revolutionary War demonstrated Washington’s great leadership. The Match-up!. Great Britain . 13 Colonies. 2.5 million Militias Defensive war

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Revolutionary War

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  1. Revolutionary War Section 4.3

  2. Main Idea • While the colonies and the British began with different strengths and weaknesses, the Revolutionary War demonstrated Washington’s great leadership.

  3. The Match-up! Great Britain 13 Colonies 2.5 million Militias Defensive war Highly dispersed population Aid from foreign nations Great leadership Abundant agriculture Colonies often squabbled Lack of $ No manufactured goods Fighting for LIBERTY! • 7.5 million (population) • Established army • World’s best navy • Lots of $ • Hired mercenaries from other country • Many colonists stayed loyal • 3,000 miles from home • Problems in Europe • Manufactured goods

  4. Women in War • Officially neither side allowed women to fight. • Some women disguised themselves and took to battle. • Women contributed in many other ways. • Molly “Pitcher” ran water to Continental troops during hot battles. • Sybil Ludington spied upon the Redcoats for Washington. • Others worked as nurses and made clothing for soldiers.

  5. African Americans • AA fought on both sides of the Revolution. • The UK offered slaves their freedom if they joined the British Army. • Although accepted on both sides, many AA soldiers were treated harshly and were forced into unglamorous duties (cooking, digging, etc.)

  6. Important Battles • Lexington 1775 • Concord • Ticonderoga • Bunker Hill • Quebec City • Long Island 1776 • Trenton • Princeton • Lake Champlain 1777 • Brandywine • Germantown • Saratoga • Monmouth 1778 • Charleston 1780 • Cowpens • King’s Mountain • Guilford Court House 1781 • Yorktown

  7. GW on the Run • British concentrated on NY. • Hoped to control Hudson River and separate New England from other colonies. • Battle of Long Island: GW had to evacuate NY. • British fail to pursue. • GW sets up winter camp at Valley Forge, Penn. • Wins battles of Trenton and Princeton over long cold winter. • Soldiers suffer hunger, and lack of clothing, but GW keeps their moral high.

  8. Miracle on the Hudson • British plan to take Hudson = • 1. Gen Burgoyne move south from Canada • 2. Gen Howe move north from NY City.

  9. Saratoga • Turning Point!!! • UK General Burgoyne moves south to try and take control of Hudson River. • US troops surround and force UK forces to surrender near Saratoga. • This victory convinces the French that the US has a chance to win, they will become our allies.

  10. Why France? • Old enemy of Britain • Strong Navy/ Army • Wanted revenge for the 7 Years War • Liberal population of France admired the revolutionary ideals of US. • Benjamin Franklin (US minister to France) adored there

  11. Tough Fight Ahead

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