1. American Revolution Notes

2. Molly Pitcher & Deborah Sampson fought in the war
Women in the War
Molly Pitcher
Molly Pitcher & Deborah Sampson fought in the war
Followed the armies to cook and clean for their husbands

3. Native Americans in the War
Joseph Brandt
Joined the fight against the United States
Their land was threatened by American expansion
13,000 Native Americans fought with the British
* wikipedia

4. African Americans in the War
Agrippa Hull
Some sided with the British because they were promised freedom.
Washington asked Congress to enlist free African Americans.
Many southerners opposed allowing African Americans to fight because they were afraid of revolt.
As many as 5,000 joined the Patriots.
By the war’s end, every state except South Carolina enlisted African Americans.

5. Battle of Saratoga
General Burgoyne
British General Burgoyne was expecting help but none had arrived
He was surrounded by American troops
He tried to attack but the Americans held firm
He had to surrender on October 17, 1777
“Yankee Doodle” played as he surrendered

6. Winter at Valley Forge
Marching to Valley Forge
Washington was leading the troops during the winter of 1778
They had to set up camp at Valley Forge for the winter
Lack of food, clothing, and shelter
Many men deserted Valley Forge
The troops came together and built shelter
Volunteers made clothes and cared for the sick

7. Summary Task
Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the Native American and African American contributions to the war.
Native Americans
African Americans
Both