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Timeline. British surrender at Yorktown. Declaration of Independence is written. 1781. 1776. 1783. 1780. British capture Charles Town, SC. Treaty of Paris. The Early Years. During the war for American Independence, Britain's advantage was its 
strong navy and army.

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  1. Timeline British surrender at Yorktown Declaration of Independence is written 1781 1776 1783 1780 British capture Charles Town, SC Treaty of Paris

  2. The Early Years During the war for American Independence, Britain's advantage was its 
strong navy and army. Britain had the disadvantage of fighting far from 
home. The American forces lacked experience, weapons and 
money. Army American Independence Navy

  3. The Loyalists called Tories Those Americans who remained loyal to Britain and opposed war for 
independence. One in five Americans were considered a Loyalist. Supported Britain because: a) members of the Anglican Church b) depended on the British for their jobs c) Some African Americans also sided with the 
Loyalists Click on the blue button to watch a video about the 
Loyalists. http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/loyalists-in-the-southern-colonies-at-the-end-of-the-
revolutionary-war.html

  4. Patriot Advantages Fighting on their own ground Fighting for the freedom of their own land. Their leader, George Washington George Washington Fight for Freedom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDJB0QbT32A Click the blue button to watch a video on George Washington.

  5. Directions: Use the diagram below to list the Patriot defeats and victories during the early years of the American Revolution. Early Battles Victories Defeats Lexington Concord Burker Hill Camden Saratoga York Town Valley Forge

  6. A British Plan for Victory The British worked out a battle plan for 1777. They would take Albany, 
New York, and gain control of the Hudson River. This would separate 
New England from the Middle Colonies. The British capture Philadelphia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ikO6LMxF4 Click on the blue button to watch a video on the Revolutionary War. : The Americans forced the British to retreat. Benedict Arnold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVkoWkmHJMA Click on the blue buttons to watch a video on Benedict Arnold. "The Hessians are 
Coming." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjDhtwnrW9I The Battle of Saratoga Turning point in the war France thought that the Americans might win their war 
against Great Britain

  7. The War Continues News of the victory at Saratoga led France to openly support the 
Americans with money, equipment, and troops, and declare war on 
Britain. Congress and the states printed millions of dollars of paper money, which 
quickly lost their value, leading to inflation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtb9W3mPVtE Click on the blue button to watch a video on Valley Forge. Winter at Valley Forge

  8. Directions: Use the diagram below to explain why the Loyalists supported Britain. LOYALISTS

  9. The War Moves West and South Most Native Americans joined forces with the British who led 
attacks against settlers in the West. meanwhile, British ships 
were being captured not by the American navy, but by American 
privateers. Spain declared war on Britain, and Spanish soldiers won 
victories in Louisiana. Native American Forces

  10. Directions: Use the diagram below to show what the United States and Great Britain agreed 
to in the Treaty of Paris. United States Great Britain

  11. The War is Won Washington followed reports of the fighting. Their fight for the principle of freedom inspired the French as well 
as other countries to resist the rule of monarchs. Soldiers fighting Freedom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxtQXUnOdVA Click on the blue button to watch a video on the Revolutionary War.

  12. Chapter 6 Summary

  13. Chapter 6 Quiz 1. A Loyalist was an American colonist who was loyal to______________? His or her own family The Patriot Cause Great Britain 2. One disadvantage for Britain was __________. its worldwide empire the size of its population a lack of military experience 3. Why did the British want to win control of the Hudson River_____________? to capture Washington, D.C. to separate New England from the Middle Colonies to control New York City 4. British general Cornwallis surrendered at _____________? Trenton Yorktown Saratoga 5. The American Revolution inspired other revolutions, including the ________. Boston Tea Party German Revolution French Revolution

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