1. U.S. History Chapter 2 – Revolution and the Early Republic
2-2 The War for Independence

2. The War for Independence 3 minutes http://www. youtube. com/watch

3. The War for Independence
CA Standards:
Analyze the ideological origins of the American Revolution
Objectives:
Trace the war through the winter at Valley Forge
Examine civilian life during the Revolution.
Trace the war in the South through the siege of Yorktown.
Recognize the symbolic value of the Revolution

4. Homework
Write definition of terms & names found on page 19 in workbook and page 66 of textbook
Republic
Articles of Confederation
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Shay’s Rebellion
James Madison
Checks & Balances
Ratification
Federalists
Anti-federalists
Bill of Rights
Federalism
Read pages 66-73
The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21st Century
Prepare for Open notebook Quiz

5. The War for Independence
Main Idea
Key American victories reversed British advanced during the America Revolutionary War

6. The War for Independence
Why It Matters Now
The American Revolution is today a national, even international symbol of the fight for freedom.

7. The War for Independence
Terms & Names page 58
Loyalists Charles Cornwallis
Patriots Yorktown
Saratoga Treaty of Paris
Valley Forge Egalitarianism
Inflation
Marquis de Lafayette

8. Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading
The War For Independence
Read Pages 17 & 18
Reading Study Guide

9. Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading
1. Why was the Battle of Saratoga important?
It proved the Americans could beat the British and convinced the French to support the Americans.

10. Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading
2. How did the war affect different groups of Americans?
Inflation affected all Americans. Many men left their farms & jobs to fight in the war. Many woman took their husbands’ places on farms & in businesses. Many slaves escaped – some fought for the Continental Army

11. Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading
3. How did the French help the Americans win the war?
The French sent officers to help train American troops. They also sent soldiers & their navy to help the Americans.

12. Notes: 2-2 Guided Reading
4. Whom did the rise in egalitarianism apply to?
It only applied to white males.

13. Battle of Saratoga 10 minutes Clip from America- The Story of Us

14. Be prepared for open notebook quiz