The American Revolution: 1775-1783

Today’s Target: Describe how the war fronts expanded into the West & the Sea. Explain why the war shifted to the south.

Read, Chapter 6.3 – focus on your assigned date & sequence of events (battles.) P. 158 What Battle? Who won? Importance?

Fighting in the West, the Sea, & Southern Ports Ch.6.3 – Battlegrounds Shift Fighting in the West, the Sea, & Southern Ports 1. July, 1778 3. Feb. 1779 5. May, 1780 Clark lead surprise attack & captures Vincennes (In.) * strengthens control of the west Clark leads Patriot forces & captures Kaskaskia (Illinois) - Strengthens control of the west British capture major port city of Charles Town, S.C. - worst Patriot defeat of the war 2. Late 1778 4. Sept. 1779 British capture port city Savannah, Georgia - est. base for operations Patriot John Paul Jones, raids British ports & defeats the warship Serapis - Inspires Americans

Mohawk Chief Joseph Brandt

Henry Hamilton The “hair buyer”

Accepting British surrender at Vincennes in George Rogers Clark Leading troops Accepting British surrender at Vincennes in Indiana Territory

Bon Homme Richard v. Serapis John Paul Jones I have not yet begun to fight! Bon Homme Richard v. Serapis

What reasons did the British shift their war efforts to the South What reasons did the British shift their war efforts to the South? Top of P. 161 1) 2)

What reasons did the British shift their war efforts to the South. P 1) more Loyalists in the South 2) Use Sea power to win control

Fighting for control of the South 6. Aug. 1780 8. Jan. 1781 10. April 1781 As Cornwallis moves through the south, British crush Patriots at Camden, S.C. – * Gates relieved of command Greene leads Patriots victory in a * traditional field battle at Cowpens, S.C. * Unleashes Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox” to use Guerilla warfare British move into Va. to conduct supply raids. Move to the coast to await supply ships * strategic error 7. Sept. 1780 9. March 1781 Patriot militia defeat British led loyalist forces at Kings Mtn, N.C. * Brings new support for independence Patriots inflict heavy losses on British army at Guilford Court, N.C. * Weakens main British army

The Southern Strategy [1780-1781]

America, the Story of Us: Revolution Valley Forge 23:51 – 33:19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne1OjkzmyLY

The “Swamp Fox” Francis Marion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADesK3Wa_D0

Turn to page 213 & read “One American’s Story

Analyzing Cause & Effects Charles Town Who won? The British Why? surrounded the city Important results? the worst defeat of the war & Operations headquarters for British

Analyzing Cause & Effects Camden Who won? The British Patriots were badly equipped, hungry, and mistakes made by General Gates Why? Important results? American morale low & Gates was relieved of his command