Chapter 6The American Revolution

-Stuff I would try to remember Advantages/disadvantages Loyalist Women roles during war Nathan Hale Battle of Trenton and Princeton Capture of Philadelphia Battle of Saratoga

The Opposing Sides

No Navy 2.5 Million people Lacked a regular Army Government not organized Not all people supported

the patriot cause Know the landform of the

countryside Fighting for Home land

and heart

World’s strongest Navy 9 Million people Large & trained Army Formed and organized

government Majority of British citizens

supported war Fighting in strange

countryside Fighting for pay

United States Britain

The Loyalists: Those who remained loyal to Britain

o Wanted to stay members of the Anglican Church

o Feared disorder of a new governmento Had no opinion and did not want to get

involved: Apathy!o Feared the loss of business: $o Often families and friends were divided in their

opinion of the war

African Americans in War Many wanted to stay loyal to Britain: Why? Slaves were promised freedom for fighting

with the British. Often slaves would take the place of their

owners and fight for Independence.

Patriot Advantages Fighting on own land Fighting for home Fighting from the heart and belief Great Leader: George Washington Britain relied on mercenaries (Hired

soldiers)

Raising an Army Created Continental Congress but 13 colonies

hesitant to give complete power: Why? Each state were pursuing their own wars: 13

separate wars Continental Army was the difficult to form

because men wanted to fight in their own state militia: What problems would come from this?

States had to volunteer men to the Continental Army.

Women in War Women were not allowed to fight in battle Wives would go with husbands Some women disguised as men fought in war

Fighting in New York Where was most of the early battles

fought? Britain sends 32,000troops to New York

which really surprised the people: Why? Battle of Long Island: Washington and

outnumbered troops attack Miserable lost for Continental Army

Nathan Hale Hero of Long Island Hung for treason

“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”

Bravery but short on supplies Lots of bravery but little supplies Supplies limited because of British

embargo What can you do?

Low Point 1776-1777 winter creates near collapse of the

Patriot cause Deserters: Men leaving going home without

permission

What would you do if you were Washington?

Thomas Paine and The Crisis Propaganda Washington read the

pamphlet to inspire his men: IT WORKED!

The Crisis“These are the times that try men’s

souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will in this crisis shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”

Patriot Gains Washington needs more troops;

can slaves be soldiers? Southerners say “NO” Why?

African Americans join the Fight As the need grew, many states enlisted

African Americans Many fought for they believed they would be

freed Many fought for the pay

American Victories in New JerseyTrenton and Princeton

British army settled in New York for winter in 1776-1777

Winter is usually a hiatus of war Washington crosses the Delaware River on

Christmas night to surprise the British troops Washington and the Continental army were

successful: captured 900 Hessian! Yeah! Glorious Victory!

Lord Cornwallis He and his British troops chase Washington

after Trenton Washington and his men escape Raises the moral of the country to be “Liberty

mad again”

A British Plan for Victory British troops under General Howe were to attack

the Patriots in Albany New York First, will attack Patriot forces in Philadelphia Philadelphia falls to British without much ado (Why

is this important to know?) British stay in Philadelphia for the winter while

Washington and his troops stay in the countryside (Valley Forge)

Patriots Slow the British British plans for moving to Albany

slowed Patriots able to halt advanced North General Burgoyne’s 30 wagons of

personal luxuries slowed travel

Battle of Saratoga Burgoyne surrenders his sick, weary injured

troops at Saratoga Becomes the TURNING POINT OF THE

WAR Burgoyne offers a toast of George

Washington at a dinner….why is this important?

British plan to cut off New England to other colonies failed!