1. Chapter 7: The American revolution

2. America’s Strengths
Patriotism of individuals who are willing to give their lives for liberty
France hated the British so they wanted to help the Americans
George Washington – a great, inspirational leader

3. America’s Weaknesses Small amounts of soldiers
Small amounts of supplies
No money

4. Britain's Strengths Experience in battles Lots of supplies
Large amount of troops
British troops
Hired German soldiers
Loyalists
Slaves
Native Americans

5. Britain’s Weaknesses The distance between Britain and US
British citizens did not want to have a war and pay for it
Army had no idea how to fight in America, fought like gentlemen

6. Questions What were the 3 strengths Britain had?
What were the 3 strengths America had?
What were the 3 weaknesses Britain had?
What were the 3 weaknesses America had?

7. African American Soldiers
Britain offered “freedom” to African Americans if they fought for them
Washington did not want African American soldiers, but then changed his mind – “all men created equal”
This effort helped stop slavery
15% of soldiers were African American

8. First Battle
Brooklyn, New York – Britain wins and George Washington and his soldiers retreat
Americans ran out of food, weapons, and clothing
Soldiers gave up

9. Trenton, New Jersey
Washington and troops crossed the Delaware in the ice and snow
Captured British troops as they slept
This victory got the colonists excited for freedom again

10. Burgoyne’s Plan
Take over the Hudson River Valley by splitting up his army
Two big problems:
Area was hard to travel through
General Howe wouldn’t listen, went with his own ideas

11. Questions
What did Britain do to attract African Americans to join their army?
Where was the first “real” battle of the Revolutionary war fought?
What icy river did Washington and his troops cross in order to attack the British as they slept?
What was the Burgoyne’s Plan?
What were the 2 problems with the plan?

12. Turning Point
When British got to the Hudson River Valley, they lost the battle to the militia
France was now an ally to the US

13. Tide Begins to Turn
Valley Forge in Winter: Soldiers had no food or clothes, but got stronger with help from the French
Battle of Monmouth: Washington and his troops fought and won, but Britain escaped into New York City

14. War Goes South British moved south to conquer, changed strategies
Guerilla warriors helped America in battles
Warriors did not fight in big battles, they snuck around and killed British soldiers and left, they were like ghosts
Washington moved his troops to Virginia and was met by French Allies
Cornwallis – British Army Leader surrendered to America and the battle was won

15. Treaty of Paris (1783)
Great Britain had to see the US as an independent nation
Britain gave up ALL land from the Atlantic coast and the Mississippi River and from Canada south to Florida
US agreed to return ALL property taken from Loyalists

16. Cost of Freedom 6, 200 killed in battle 10,000 died from disease
8, 500 were prisoners
Total: 24, 700 men gave their lives for freedom
A small price to pay for freedom

17. Questions
During the winter at Valley Forge, who helped the Americans get stronger?
During the Battle of Monmouth, what city did the British escape to?
What were the American militia troops compared to because they would fight then disappear?
In what state did the American troops meet up with their allies?
Who were their allies?
What were the 3 parts to the Treaty of Paris?
How many American soldiers were killed or taken as prisoners in the Revolutionary War?