1. Turning Points of the War
U.S. History – 4.3

2. Turning Points of the War
Comparing Opponents
Battle of Bunker Hill
A “Revolutionary” War
The Continental Army
The Battles
The French
The Native Americans
These will be the headings in your notes.

3. Comparing Opponents
Britain
Colonies

4. Comparing Opponents Britain Colonies more ships more weapons
established government
established currency
better training
more supplies
…none of those things.
**What did they have?**

5. Battle of Bunker Hill

6. A “Revolutionary” War
Traditional war = win battles, capture cities, win the war
Revolutionary war = win battles, capture cities, STILL LOSE
**the Cause was greater than the battles**
**no surrender**

7. The Continental Army George Washington
political background – House of Burgesses
wealthy – son of rich planter, married Martha Custis
ambitious – surveyor at 16, successful farm estate
experienced – led militia in French & Indian War
respected – head of Virginia army
clever & sensible – led skillful retreats

8. The Battles Fort Ticonderoga Battle of Trenton Battle of Princeton
Saratoga
Valley Forge (*against the winter)
The Frontier
You will be examining primary source materials from these battles tomorrow…

9. The French Britain & France = long-standing rivalry
Inspired / encouraged by victory at Saratoga
Diplomacy – Benjamin Franklin
**French Army and Navy**

10. The Native Americans