Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byChristal Townsend Modified over 9 years ago
1
Battles and People of the American Revolution
2
What is Colonel Prescott known for saying? “Don’t fire until you see the white’s of their eyes.” Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill? Why? The British The colonists ran out of ammunition British took heavy losses
3
Where did the Second Continental Congress meet? Philadelphia. Who was in attendance? John & Samuel Adams Patrick Henry George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson
4
What was George Washington chosen to do? Lead the Continental Army What is the Olive Branch Petition A petition sent to King George III, asking him to protect their rights How Did he respond? He refused and hired 30,000 German Soldiers
5
What is Thomas Paine known for? Publishing a pamphlet called “Common Sense” calling for complete separation from England
6
Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won: How: Result:
7
Lexington & Concord
8
Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won: Lexington = British Concord = Americans How: Result:
9
Battle of Lexington
10
Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won: Lexington = British Concord = Americans How: The Americans used 'hit and run" tactics. Result:
11
Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won: Lexington = British Concord = Americans How: The Americans used 'hit and run" tactics. Result: WAR
12
Battle: Trenton Date: Who Won: How: Result:
13
Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: How: Result:
14
Battle of Trenton
15
Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: Americans How: Result:
16
Battle of Trenton
17
Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: Americans How: Washington crossed the Delaware River to surprise Hessians after Christmas. Result:
18
Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: Americans How: Washington crossed the Delaware River to surprise Hessians after Christmas. Result: Boosted American spirits after many losses.
19
Objective: To examine the major turning points of the war. As a result of Britain’s defeat at Saratoga, France allied themselves with the United States and entered the war against the British. British Gen. John Burgoyne
20
CANADA The Battle of Saratoga October 1777 The British plan was to cut off New England from the other colonies by taking control of the Hudson River. Albany Gen. Burgoyne As a result, British General John Burgoyne led his men from Canada to Albany.
21
Turning Point – This battle convinced France to join the war on the side of the U.S. The Battle of Saratoga October 1777 The Americans then launched a surprise attack, defeating Gen. Burgoyne’s forces which never received the reinforcements they expected. In order to delay General Burgoyne’s progress, American soldiers destroyed bridges, cut down trees, and created huge areas of mud by damming up streams and rivers.
22
The surrender of British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga, on October 17, 1777, was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War that prevented the British from dividing New England from the rest of the colonies and convincing France to join the war on the American side. The central figure is the American General Horatio Gates, who refused to take the sword offered by General Burgoyne, and, treating him as a gentleman, invites him into his tent.
23
Battle: Saratoga Date: Who Won: How: Result:
24
Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: How: Result:
25
Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: Americans How: Result:
26
Battle of Saratoga
27
Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: Americans How: The British army was surrounded and outnumbered, reinforcements didn't arrive. They surrendered. Result:
28
Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: Americans How: The British army was surrounded and outnumbered, reinforcements didn't arrive. They surrendered. Result: France decided to help us
29
Marquis de Lafayette
30
Valley Forge During the winter of 1777-1778, George Washington’s troops suffered severely. The soldiers suffered from the following problems: - hunger - lack of shoes and warm clothing - frostbite and disease
31
With the help of Friedrich von Steuben, the army survived and became well trained. Portrait of Baron von Steuben, Prussian military officer.
32
Battle: Valley Forge Date: Who Won: How: Result:
33
Battle: Valley Forge Date: Winter 1777-1778 Who Won: How: Result:
34
Valley Forge
35
George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette at Valley Forge.
36
Valley Forge--Washington & Lafayette. Winter 1777-78.
37
General George Washington and a Committee of Congress at Valley Forge. Winter 1777-78.
39
Battle: Valley Forge Date: Winter 1777-1778 Who Won: How: Americans spent the winter low on supplies. ¼ of the American Army died. Result:
40
Battle: Valley Forge Date: Winter 1777-1778 Who Won: How: Americans spent the winter low on supplies. ¼ of the American Army died. Result: A stronger American army.
41
Valley Forge
42
Battle: Yorktown Date: Who Won: How: Result:
43
Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won: How: Result:
44
Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won: Americans/French How: Result:
45
Battle of Yorktown
47
Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won: Americans/French How: The British were surrounded by the Americans and the French. The British navy couldn't rescue them. They surrendered. Result:
48
Battle of Yorktown
49
Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won: Americans/French How: The British were surrounded by the Americans and the French. The British navy couldn't rescue them. They surrendered. Result: Independence!
50
Name: George Washington Side: What they did:
51
George Washington
52
Name: George Washington Side: American What they did:
53
Name: George Washington Side: American What they did: Trusted General that led the Continental (American) Army to victory.
54
Name: King George III Side: What they did:
55
King George III
56
Name: King George III Side: England What they did:
57
Name: King George III Side: England What they did: King of England. Refused to give the 13 Colonies their freedom.
58
Name: Thomas Jefferson Side: What they did:
59
Thomas Jefferson
60
Name: Thomas Jefferson Side: American What they did:
61
Thomas Jefferson
62
Name: Thomas Jefferson Side: American What they did: Wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Similar presentations
© 2024 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.