1. Chapter 6 Section 3:
The War Widens

2. The Widening War
Many early battles of the American Revolution were fought in the Northeast.
But the struggle for independence was waged on many fronts and affected Americans in all parts of the country

3. African Americans in the War
African Americans fought on both sides during the war
The British offered freedom to enslaved people who deserted and joined the British
Some people who had formerly been enslaved also joined the British

4. African Americans in the War
On the American side at first refused to accept African American soldiers
By the end of the war 7,000 served on the American side
Most southern states refused to allow slaves in the army because they feared revolt

5. The War at Home Men often enlisted for 1year terms
Making it hard for Washington to keep the ranks filled
Civilians faced hardships such as food shortages and military attack

6. Women With men at war women took over many of their duties
Some women accompanied their husbands to military camps
They often cared for the wounded and took water to the troops

7. Deborah Sampson Disguised as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War
She was wounded in battle and addressed her own wounds to keep her secret

8. Molly Pitcher
Mary Ludwig Hayes carried water for soldiers and took over for her wounded husband.

9. Financial Burden Congress had limited resources No power to tax
To pay and supply troops they printed paper money
The more money they printed the less it was worth

10. Native Americans Take Sides
Most sided with Great Britain
They feared American victory would lead to more settlers moving west onto their land

11. Defending the Frontier
Virginia sent George Rogers Clark and a militia force to strike British forts beyond the Appalachian Mountains in 1778
His victories allowed settlers to stay on the frontier

12. Help From the Spanish Spain was eager to get back Florida
Bernardo De Galvez, Governor of Louisiana, provided money and munitions to Clark and other Americans
Galvez played a key role in Spanish attacks

13. The War at Sea Continental Navy created in 1775
Colonists resorted to hit and run attacks
British ships set up blockades around American ports
Privateers were more successful in breaking through the blockade and capturing British ships

14. John Paul Jones
His ship the Bonhomme Richard, captured the British ship the Serapis.
Naval hero for the Americans
Famous quote “I have not yet begun to fight”