The American Revolution: 1775-1783
Quietly complete/review Chapter 6 Quizlet Review 1) Go to twitter @TheOtherJay_Z Or 2) Mr. Z’s webpage in Class notes and more – Chapter 6
Today’s Target: Explain how the war expanded & the patriot army was transformed at Valley Forge
Analyze the political cartoon
Analyze the political cartoon 1) Why would the British be shown as sleeping? 2) Why is Holland shown as a pick- pocket? 3) What is the basic meaning of the cartoon?
Read, “Gaining Allies” p. 152 How might Europeans have helped the Patriots? Sign alliance treaties & go to war against Britain 1. funds 2. supplies 3. troops Effect? British forced to spread their military resources thin over many fronts
Spain declares war on Britain + fights in La., Miss., Ala., Fla. After patriot victory at Saratoga, France allies w/America; sends equip, troops, funds, navy 2. 1. Gaining Allies Foreign officers + troops provide their talents + knowledge to American cause 3.
Read, “Winter at Valley Forge” p. 153 & examine the pictures: Describe the conditions the soldiers are experiencing: In what ways are the soldiers unprepared for the cold weather? Which people are officers? How can you tell?
Examine the pictures: Describe the conditions the soldiers are experiencing: In what ways are the soldiers unprepared for the cold weather? Which people are officers? How can you tell?
1) Open a textbook and Read “Winter at Valley Forge” on p.153-154 2) then, look at “A Deadly Winter” handout 3) Then, on your handout, make a summary list of the hardships faced by the Continental Army:
Today’s Target: Explain how the patriot army was transformed at Valley Forge
Make a summary list of the hardships faced by the Continental Army: 1) Lacked supplies, clothes, shoes 2) 3) 4)
Make a summary list of the hardships faced by the Continental Army: 1) Lacked supplies, clothes, shoes 2) Not enough food, malnutrition 3) Exposure to elements & diseases 4) Lack of shelter Roughly 25% died
How did Valley Forge transform the Continental Army? Despite the hardships, it became a well-disciplined fighting force. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!
25 % of the troops died; many deserted; Washington’s greatest challenge as general 5. Miserable winter conditions; lacked food, clothing, shelter; medicines Valley Forge 4. Von Steuben helps train Patriot troops + transforms the army into an effective fighting force 6.
How does it affect the economy? Life on the Home Front p. 156 What is inflation? How does it affect the economy? Congress printed $ inflation; no way to finance the war; some shortages 7. Life on the Home front Loyalist fought for British; spied; many fled; others were shunned or faced violence 9. Ideas of liberty + freedom inspired Americans also causes Qs about women’s roles + slavery 8.
America, the Story of Us: Revolution Valley Forge 23:51 – 33:19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne1OjkzmyLY