The American Revolution Part Two 1775 - 1783. Problems of the Army As you read Problems of the Army on pg 197. – Write 1 phrase per paragraph, 5 phrases.

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The American Revolution Part Two

Problems of the Army As you read Problems of the Army on pg 197. – Write 1 phrase per paragraph, 5 phrases total. 1. beginning only unprepared militia 2. keep the revolution alive 3. small army, unable to grow 4. Congress couldn’t supply the army 5. women helped in all kinds of ways – not really a problem, just shows not enough men (#3)

Battle Tactics After you read and watch the video create a Top Hat Organizer. – Battle Tactics: Formal vs. Guerilla

Battle of Trenton – December 1776 Hessian – hired soldiers (with British) Washington’s troops capture/kill 900 Hessians and gain supplies. Importance: some colonists think we are doing good and join the army.

Burgoyne’s Strategy

Battle of Saratoga – October 1777 Plan was to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies. British attacked patriot forts. Patriots charge over and over. Burgoyne retreats to Saratoga. Patriots surround the British and they surrender. This is an EXTREMELY important victory!

Got Allies? France thinks we can win and recognizes U.S. independence. France and U.S. are now allies. France provides funds, supplies, and troops. France is allies with Spain – so they help us too.

Yorktown

Battle of Yorktown – October 1781 British make camp in Yorktown (a peninsula) to wait for supplies. American and French troops surround the city. The French navy stops British ships. Britain is forced to surrender. America WINS!!!

Treaty of Paris Britain recognizes U.S. independence. U.S. gains new land. U.S. will repay its war debt. We owe lots of money!!! Plus some other agreements.

Homework Paragraph – Focus on how America got stronger, both mentally and militarily. – Building to VICTORY!!!!