1. Patriots Gain New Hope Chapter 3 Section 3 Text Pages 90-97

2. Americans and the War Effort
230,000+ soldiers served in the Continental Army
African Americans: fought for both sides
Native Americans: fought for both sides
Patriot women: ran farms and businesses. Some served as messengers, nurses, or spies, and a few dressed as men to fight in the war.

4. June 1776 New York the first major battle ground
23,000 militia men
Untrained, poorly equipped soldiers
Patriots lose battle: retreats across the Hudson River into New Jersey
32,000 British soldiers
Well-trained, well-equipped soldiers
British win battle
Gen. George Washington
Gen. William Howe

5. Battle of Trenton, New Jersey Christmas night 1776
Takes the offensive
Crossed the Delaware River
Attacked the Hessians while they were still sleeping
Patriots win battle
Were from the country of Germany, mercenaries fighting for Britain
The Hessians did not fight for loyalty, but for pay.
Gen. George Washington
Hessians

6. Battle of Saratoga, New York October 1777
Patriots win battle
Was the greatest victory yet by Americans
Victory gave Patriots foreign allies (France, Spain, and Prussia)
British lose battle
Surrendered his entire army
Gen. Horatio Gates
Gen. John Burgoyne

7. Winter at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 1777-78
Patriots fought no battles-only enemy was the brutal winter
Shortages of food, clothing, and shelter
Out of 12,000 Continental Army soldiers 2,000 died of disease and malnutrition

8. Other Patriot Heros Fought for The Continental Navy.
Mr. Jones famous quote, “I have not yet began to fight!”
Helped contain the British in the West; helped Indian leaders remain neutral.
John Paul Jones
George Rogers Clark