Learning Targets I can explain how the war divided the colonists

Learning Targets I can explain the advantages and disadvantages of the British and the colonists I can describe the importance's of the Battle of Saratoga

Section 1 George Washington- Why were colonists split over which side to be on- Advantages and disadvantages for the British and Colonists Battle of Trenton- Battle of Saratoga, also why was this battle so important to the colonists- British strategy-

Section 1 George Washington- general of the continental army. He kept the army together through the darkest days Why were colonists split over which side to be on- Which side they chose depended on where they lived, job, and in some cases religion Advantages and disadvantages for the British and Colonists Battle of Trenton- Washington needed a victory to keep his army together, enlistments ended soon, led surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton. Captured the town and much needed supplies. Battle of Saratoga, also why was this battle so important to the colonists- In trying to cut off the New England colonies English Gen. Burgoyne is defeated by the continental army. The victory is important because it showed Europeans the Americans had a chance to beat the British. British strategy- overall was to cut off the NE colonies from the rest of the colonies by taking the Hudson River Valley

English Advantages Largest Navy Largest Army Had establish economy Experienced leaders Manufacturing Larger population Disadvantages Distance Not fighting “Europe” style Not a popular war in England No allies

Colonists Advantages Fighting on home ground “Non” conventional fighters Could live off the land( used to being outside) Fought for a reason Had “allies” Disadvantages No economy Size of military Not everybody was for the war Lacked money “cash” No navy