How was the Continental Army able to defeat the British army? The Revolutionary War How was the Continental Army able to defeat the British army?

Patriots vs. Loyalists Patriots: Supported independence (new opportunities), Loyalists opposed independence (things better w/ British) African-Americans – some join Patriots but then British promise to end slavery causing many to join loyalists Native Americans – hoped British won, saw American colonists as a threat to their lands

Where is the support?

American Revolution: Who has the advantage? Washington’s Continental Army Cornwallis’ British Army Poorly equipped Lots of equipment Poorly trained King’s best soldiers Underrated General Over-confident General Used new techniques in fighting (Guerilla Warfare) Used traditional fighting techniques Had help from the French Had no foreign help Motivation (defending home turf) No motivation (foreign land) VS

British want to isolate Boston & N England – try to capture NY The War Begins British want to isolate Boston & N England – try to capture NY British winning – push Continental Army into Pennsylvania Washington crosses Delaware River – catches British off guard British strike back taking Philadelphia Wash. troops stuck at Valley Forge during harsh winter, but other Am. troops win at Saratoga Video Clips: 1. How do the British treat many colonists? 2. How do the colonists do when they fight British “traditionally”? 3. Describe the “new” techniques used by the colonists? 4. How do the French help the Americans win the war?

Map Time! Label these battles/events on your thirteen colonies map: Saratoga Lexington& Concord Valley Forge Yorktown Washington crosses Delaware

America Wins the War! Cornwallis trapped at Yorktown, signs Treaty of Paris US gains territory to Mississippi river After war, big belief in Egalitarianism (everyone is equal) But, does this extend to everyone? Nope! Only white males