U.S. History Chapter 2 – Revolution and the Early Republic 2-2 The War for Independence
The War for Independence 3 minutes http://www. youtube. com/watch
The War for Independence CA Standards: 11.1.2 Analyze the ideological origins of the American Revolution Objectives: Trace the war through the winter at Valley Forge Examine civilian life during the Revolution. Trace the war in the South through the siege of Yorktown. Recognize the symbolic value of the Revolution
Homework Write definition of terms & names found on page 19 in workbook and page 66 of textbook Republic Articles of Confederation Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Shay’s Rebellion James Madison Checks & Balances Ratification Federalists Anti-federalists Bill of Rights Federalism Read pages 66-73 The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century Prepare for Open notebook Quiz
The War for Independence Main Idea Key American victories reversed British advanced during the America Revolutionary War
The War for Independence Why It Matters Now The American Revolution is today a national, even international symbol of the fight for freedom.
The War for Independence Terms & Names page 58 Loyalists Charles Cornwallis Patriots Yorktown Saratoga Treaty of Paris Valley Forge Egalitarianism Inflation Marquis de Lafayette
Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading The War For Independence Read Pages 17 & 18 Reading Study Guide
Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading 1. Why was the Battle of Saratoga important? It proved the Americans could beat the British and convinced the French to support the Americans.
Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading 2. How did the war affect different groups of Americans? Inflation affected all Americans. Many men left their farms & jobs to fight in the war. Many woman took their husbands’ places on farms & in businesses. Many slaves escaped – some fought for the Continental Army
Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading 3. How did the French help the Americans win the war? The French sent officers to help train American troops. They also sent soldiers & their navy to help the Americans.
Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading 4. Whom did the rise in egalitarianism apply to? It only applied to white males.
Battle of Saratoga 10 minutes Clip from America- The Story of Us
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