1. Supporting the war
Chapter 4, Section 3

2. African American Soldiers
White southern colonists did not want African Americans serving in the military
British offered freedom to any slave that fought for them
Washington then allowed for African Americans to serve in Continental Army
Why would it be a challenge for the colonists to allow black soldiers?
Why would it be a challenge for African Americans to be in the military?

3. New York & New Jersey
New York was lost to William Howe (Same general at Bunker Hill)
Revenge for the loss at Boston
Majority of large battles fought in and around New York state
Hessians
German mercenaries fighting in America for the British
Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776)
Washington’s crossing of the Delaware
Christmas night ambush – American Victory
Battle of Princeton (January 2, 1777)
Another ambush – American victory

4. Battle of Saratoga British knew they were losing New York
Why was keeping New York such an important task for both sides?
Took army south from Canada to attack Continental Army
Bogged down in swamps (early autumn so foliage was high)
Surrounded by colonial forces all along the way
What does this victory and those before it say about the American colonists?