Bell RingerDate: November 3 rd, )Hand in any homework you have, copy down yours tonight. 2) Take out your Bell Ringers Sheet and answer the question below, put the date down on it. Question: What sorts of things could deteriorate an army other than dying in battle?

Review the Revolution How did African Americans assist in the Revolutionary War?

Review the Revolution How did Women assist in the Revolutionary War?

Review the Revolution How did Native Americans assist in the Revolutionary War?

Roles of Groups in the American Revolution 1) Take out a sheet of paper, label it…. Roles of Groups in American Revolution – D4 2) Fold your paper into 3rds like as shown below and label each column Women Native Americans African Americans

Roles of Groups in the American Revolution Based on what you wrote and learned from yesterday, in your affiliated groups, write down points of debate that you would state to claim your group made the biggest impact. Think about…. - What would happen if they did not participate? - How might a group counter argue your points? - Why did they make a significant impact. * YOU WILL BE DEBATING YOUR POINT TOMORROW*

Despite Patriot advances, the winter of 1777–1778 was difficult. Washington and his troops faced terrible hardships in the harsh cold at Valley Forge. Many died because of the lack of warm clothing and food. Yet spring finally came, and the army slowly regained strength for the battles ahead.

After unsuccessfully engaging the British in a battle to prevent the capture of Philadelphia, Washington led his twelve thousand Continental soldiers into winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Although no military engagements were fought at Valley Forge, during the winter of , the patriot soldiers waged an epic battle against deprivation, disease, and discouragement. Washington’s ill-fed, ill-equipped army, exhausted from long marches, worked in six-inch-deep snow to build log huts and defenses. Undernourished, inadequately clothed, and living in crowded, damp quarters, the men fell sick, with disease killing as many as 2,000. Although Washington petitioned Congress for relief, the fledgling treasury was unable to provide it. Nevertheless, Washington, assisted by Prussian General von Steuben, created an effective, well-trained fighting force. By spring, the army had been transformed in its crucible of suffering. Buoyed by new supplies and troops and the French guarantee of military aid, the Continental army emerged strong, well-disciplined, and confident.

1) Take out a sheet of paper and label it… Winter at Valley Forge (D5) 2) Folder your paper in half hamburger style Directions: You will be going to four different stations around the room to answer questions based on documents and pictures.