1. Chapter 6: The Revolutionary War

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4. Peace vs. War Colonists hope to avoid break with Britain
Olive Branch Petition- declared loyalty to king, asked to repeal the Intolerable Acts
Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga
Set up Continental Army- 2nd Continental Congress
Peace vs. War

5. Advantages Patriots British Fighting for Freedom and Homeland
Owned Rifles
Determined to defend homes and property
George Washington a good leader
Knew the land
British
Powerful Army and Navy
Highly trained and experienced
Many colonists supported them
Advantages

6. Disadvantages British Patriots 3,000 miles away from home
News and supplies took months
Risked being attacked when they left town
Patriots
Poorly organized and untrained
Few supplies
Only wanted to fight near homes.
Few willing to enlist for a long period of time
No navy
Disadvantages

7. 1/3 wealthy merchants & former officials of the royal government.
Loyalists (or Tories)

8. Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill)
1st year of war fighting concentrated around Boston
Each colonist only had five musket balls a piece.
Fascinating Fact
Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill)

11. Make a list of facts pertaining to the Battle of Bunker Hill including number of troops, location, leaders, and a detailed account of event.
Using colored pencils draw a map of the battle. On your map include troop movements, troop positions, where it took place, a map key, and compass rose.
On the back include a description of the event and place your name.
Your Assignment:

12. Chapter 6: The Revolutionary War

13. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
January 1776
Pamphlet telling colonists it was time to make break with the British

14. What decisions did the congress have to make
What decisions did the congress have to make? What were the consequences?

15. Declaration of Independence
Preamble- Introduction
Natural Rights
British Wrongs
Declaring Independence

16. He has refused to assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

17. What should a Women’s role be when it comes to warfare?
Iraq/Afghanistan
Vietnam
World War II
Revolutionary War?

18. Women in the Revolution
Planted & Harvested Crops
Made Uniforms
Joined Husbands on the Front
Cared for Wounded, Washed Clothes, & Cooked

19. Betsy Ross
Credited with sewing first flag

20. Mary Ludwig Hay (Molly Pitcher)
Carried water out to the battlefield.

21. Deborah Sampson
Pretended she was a man so she could fight.

22. African Americans
Had to decide who to fight with during the war.

23. War in the West British had a lot of Indian support.
Indians attacked settlers
Continental army destroyed Indian villages
Patriots won a victory at Vincennes

24. Valley Forge Winter 1777-1778 Terrible conditions
Poor shelter, little food, diseases

25. Benedict Arnold Tried to turn West Point over to the British
Most famous traitor in American History

26. Battle of Yorktown Cornwallis was trapped on the peninsula.
British under siege for months
October 19, 1781: British surrendered

27. Treaty of Paris Recognized the US as a nation.
Border from Atlantic to Mississippi.
Had to pay money to loyalists who lost property.

28. Reasons why the Patriots Won?
Geography
Foreign Aid
Growing Patriotism
Strong generals

29. The End