Bellringer According to the Declaration of Independence, the people have the right to alter or abolish a government if that government: a.is a limited monarchy b.violates natural rights c.becomes involved in entangling alliances d.favors one religion over another

 Revolutionary War Learning Targets U1T10 – I can describe the key factors that led to the colonists’ success in the American Revolution. (guerilla warfare, leadership, supply proximity, fighting for a cause, etc) U2T11 - I can identify key turning points of the American Revolution.

 Choosing Sides Patriots – Supported the Revolution Loyalists – Americans who supported the King Red Coats/ Lobsterbacks – British Army

What are you going to do?

The Soldiers British “Redcoats” A). Hunger, disease, infection, amputation B). Harsh Discipline C). Lower classes German Mercenaries --Hessians

 Well-equipped Strongest navy Highly trained and disciplined for war on land or high seas British Army most powerful in world Break the colonies in half by getting between the No. & the So. British Advantages

 General Charles Cornwallis General John Burgoyne William Howe All considered America one of the worst places to serve British Leaders

The Soldiers I). Continental Army A). Washington trained them B). Lower classes, peasants, landless, workers C). Underpaid & underfed, occasional mutinies Wore pieces of different uniforms Brown army clothing

 Ac curacy of the rifle British carried three days provisions British gear weighed about 100 pounds Knowledge of the land Guerilla warfare tactics[fight an rebel war  you don’t have to win a battle, just wear the British down] Superb command American Advantages

 George Washington: Commander of Americans Forces Nathanael Greene: Top Strategist Henry Knox: Artillery Expert Military Leaders—American

 France, Spain, Germany and Poland The Marquis de Lafayette: Frenchman who supported American cause Huge percentage of American gunpowder came from France Other Key Players Marquis de Lafayette

War breaks out!!!!  Shot heard around the world 

Revolutionary War Map (1E)  Step 1 – tally up British and Patriot victories using pg of the Nystrom Atlas  Step 2 – On your map, identify 7 Key Events that occurred during the Revolutionary War. Be sure to create a key! Use pg. 30 of the Nystrom Atlas. Key:

 The Treaty of Paris—1783 *Write on notes at the bottom of handout The Treaty of Paris—1783 *Write on notes at the bottom of handout Officially ended the American Revolution Set many geographic borders, including U.S. and Canada Florida was returned to Spain British merchants must be paid for lost items Loyalists must be paid for lost property

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