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American Revolution Notes

Molly Pitcher & Deborah Sampson fought in the war Women in the War Molly Pitcher Molly Pitcher & Deborah Sampson fought in the war Followed the armies to cook and clean for their husbands

Native Americans in the War Joseph Brandt Joined the fight against the United States Their land was threatened by American expansion 13,000 Native Americans fought with the British * wikipedia

African Americans in the War Agrippa Hull Some sided with the British because they were promised freedom. Washington asked Congress to enlist free African Americans. Many southerners opposed allowing African Americans to fight because they were afraid of revolt. As many as 5,000 joined the Patriots. By the war’s end, every state except South Carolina enlisted African Americans.

Battle of Saratoga General Burgoyne British General Burgoyne was expecting help but none had arrived He was surrounded by American troops He tried to attack but the Americans held firm He had to surrender on October 17, 1777 “Yankee Doodle” played as he surrendered

Winter at Valley Forge Marching to Valley Forge Washington was leading the troops during the winter of 1778 They had to set up camp at Valley Forge for the winter Lack of food, clothing, and shelter Many men deserted Valley Forge The troops came together and built shelter Volunteers made clothes and cared for the sick

Summary Task Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Native American and African American contributions to the war. Native Americans African Americans Both