1. Warlike Thoughts
Have you ever really wanted to fight someone but something stopped you from following through? What was it that stopped you? Do you think it would be worth the consequences looking back at the situation?

2. Breaking Down Battle
Break down two important battles of the Revolutionary war in Georgia
Give a heads up on the test on Thursday
Let’s talk about the simulation

3. Kettle Creek Buildup
Loyalist James Boyd took a British troop from New York into Georgia
Pickens, Dooly, and Clarke wanted to take the base
They decided to surround Boyd’s troop on Valentines Day

4. Battle Of Kettle Creek Occurred February 14th 1779
Raised the morale of Georgia Patriots
The Georgia Militia were led by Elijah Clarke and Thomas Dooly
Austin Dabney and Nancy Hart are among the patriots to fight in this battle
The most important patriot victory for Georgians in the revolutionary war

5. Kettle Creek Effects
Over 300 loyalists died on this day, including Boyd himself
The patriots spoiled the Tories Dream to return the south to British control
Patriots gained confidence for future encounters

6. Siege of Savannah Buildup
The effects of the Declaration of Independence were felt by the British
Over 3,000 troops were sent by the British to retake Georgia in 1778
Not only did they take Savannah the British also held Augusta by the beginning of 1779
James Wright returned to Georgia in 1779

7. Siege of Savannah
Georgia was the only colony recaptured by the British
The French and Patriots tried to retake the city in October of 1779 but failed horribly
A black Haitian troop fought
800 patriots died (including Pulaski) but only 18 British died after 5 days of fighting
This was a victory for the British and Loyalist

8. Siege of Savannah Effects
The beat up French Army with remaining Haitian forces retreated
The British forces encamped in the fort found here for days and dealt a commanding blow to patriots in Georgia

9. Test on Thursday
You will be responsible for all material up to this point
We will really focus on SS8H3
Have a small review on Wednesday so be here