Ch. 6 American Revolutionary War Robert Handy

Patriots advantages disadvantages They new the land. greater motivation No regular army and a week navy. Lack of experience and weapon and fighting. Not all American's wonted war.

British advantages disadvantages The British had the strongest navy in the world They had a well-trained army Great Britain had more people there supported by the wealth of their empire None

American Allies

Marquis de Lafayette Lafayette was from the country France. He was inspired after the American wrote the Declaration of Independence because he felt it was hopeful for all humans. He joined forces with General Washington and served without pay. He was a trusted aid to General Washington.

Kosciuszko and Pulaski Kosciuszko and Pulaski were from the country Poland. They also worked for free. The both were leaders who fought in the Continental Army.

Friedrich von Steuben Von Steuben was from the Prussian Army. He came to help train the Continental Army at Valley Forge.

Juan de Miracles Juan de Miracles was from the country Spain. He convinced three countries to give money to help the Patriot cause Spain, Cuba, and Mexico.

Why America Won The War They knew the land Played things smart – good strategies “Aim small miss small”- they were clever with their ammunition They were able to do there sneak attack because they were on there own land The British tried to bring support but the French navy blocked the British Allies such as France, Von Steuben, de Miralles

The Battle of Long Island

Long Island The Battle of Long Island. George Washington and his crew are ready to go to war. George Washington sees a British crew. George Washington waits for more to leave so more Patriots can attack. Blood was everywhere. The Patriots won.

Life On The Home Front Economy The government was called the Continental Congress. They printed paper money and it soon lost its value. People stopped using it and they stopped printing it. America had problems getting money because they had no power to raise money through taxes, which is how government gets their revenue now. Women Many women had to run the household since their husband were at war. Children also had to work. Women started to question their role and power. Slavery As more and more African American fought American, the idea of freedom for everyone was questioned by slaves and leaders. William Livingston said that slavery was inconsistent with Christianity. However, the issue of slavery was still unsettled. Treatment of Loyalists Some Loyalists were spies. Some went back to England. The ones who stayed in America were often treated bad. There neighbors shunned them and the Patriots would kill the Loyalists.