Chapter 6: The Revolutionary War
Follow these instructions Open notebooks: Write Marking Period 2. Chapter 6: Revolutionary War. Open your books to Chapter 6 Follow these instructions
Peace vs. War Colonists hope to avoid break with Britain Olive Branch Petition- declared loyalty to king, asked to repeal the Intolerable Acts Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga Set up Continental Army- 2nd Continental Congress Peace vs. War
Advantages Patriots British Fighting for Freedom and Homeland Owned Rifles Determined to defend homes and property George Washington a good leader Knew the land British Powerful Army and Navy Highly trained and experienced Many colonists supported them Advantages
Disadvantages British Patriots 3,000 miles away from home News and supplies took months Risked being attacked when they left town Patriots Poorly organized and untrained Few supplies Only wanted to fight near homes. Few willing to enlist for a long period of time No navy Disadvantages
1/3 wealthy merchants & former officials of the royal government. Loyalists (or Tories)
Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill) 1st year of war fighting concentrated around Boston Each colonist only had five musket balls a piece. Fascinating Fact Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill)
Make a list of facts pertaining to the Battle of Bunker Hill including number of troops, location, leaders, and a detailed account of event. Using colored pencils draw a map of the battle. On your map include troop movements, troop positions, where it took place, a map key, and compass rose. On the back include a description of the event and place your name. Your Assignment:
Chapter 6: The Revolutionary War
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense January 1776 Pamphlet telling colonists it was time to make break with the British
What decisions did the congress have to make What decisions did the congress have to make? What were the consequences?
Declaration of Independence Preamble- Introduction Natural Rights British Wrongs Declaring Independence
He has refused to assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
What should a Women’s role be when it comes to warfare? Iraq/Afghanistan Vietnam World War II Revolutionary War?
Women in the Revolution Planted & Harvested Crops Made Uniforms Joined Husbands on the Front Cared for Wounded, Washed Clothes, & Cooked
Betsy Ross Credited with sewing first flag
Mary Ludwig Hay (Molly Pitcher) Carried water out to the battlefield.
Deborah Sampson Pretended she was a man so she could fight.
African Americans Had to decide who to fight with during the war.
War in the West British had a lot of Indian support. Indians attacked settlers Continental army destroyed Indian villages Patriots won a victory at Vincennes
Valley Forge Winter 1777-1778 Terrible conditions Poor shelter, little food, diseases
Benedict Arnold Tried to turn West Point over to the British Most famous traitor in American History
Battle of Yorktown Cornwallis was trapped on the peninsula. British under siege for months October 19, 1781: British surrendered
Treaty of Paris Recognized the US as a nation. Border from Atlantic to Mississippi. Had to pay money to loyalists who lost property.
Reasons why the Patriots Won? Geography Foreign Aid Growing Patriotism Strong generals
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