2. Lexington and Concord What is it?What is it? British are marching toward Concord to raid colonial arsenalBritish are marching toward Concord to raid colonial arsenal Minutemen attack British soldiers on their march back to BostonMinutemen attack British soldiers on their march back to Boston Why is it significant?Why is it significant? First shots of the war!First shots of the war!

3. Battle of Bunker Hill What is it?What is it? British continue to try to push up the hill, colonists kill them until they run out of ammunitionBritish continue to try to push up the hill, colonists kill them until they run out of ammunition Why is it significant?Why is it significant? Deadliest battleDeadliest battle Over 1,000 British killedOver 1,000 British killed Shows the Americans’ lack of resourcesShows the Americans’ lack of resources

4. Washington crosses the Delaware What is it?What is it? Surprise attack on Hessians (German mercenaries) on Christmas at night, Americans winSurprise attack on Hessians (German mercenaries) on Christmas at night, Americans win Why is it significant?Why is it significant? Gave the Americans a reason to keep fighting; improved moraleGave the Americans a reason to keep fighting; improved morale

5. Marquis de Lafayette and French assistance Who is he?Who is he? French officer who helps the Americans fightFrench officer who helps the Americans fight The French provide Americans with supplies and troopsThe French provide Americans with supplies and troops Why is it significant?Why is it significant? French assistance helps Americans win the warFrench assistance helps Americans win the war

6. Battle of Saratoga What is it?What is it? Battle in New YorkBattle in New York American strategy: wear down the BritishAmerican strategy: wear down the British Americans force British surrender Americans force British surrender Why is it significant?Why is it significant? Turning point of the warTurning point of the war decreased British numbers and moraledecreased British numbers and morale

7. Role of Benjamin Franklin What is it?What is it? He goes to France and asks them for helpHe goes to France and asks them for help Why is it significant?Why is it significant? The French decide to help – their assistance helps the Americans win the warThe French decide to help – their assistance helps the Americans win the war

8. Valley Forge What is it?What is it? Where the Americans soldiers “wintered”Where the Americans soldiers “wintered” Little food, low moraleLittle food, low morale Why is it significant?Why is it significant? Baron von Steuben, a Prussian officer, comes and trains the American troopsBaron von Steuben, a Prussian officer, comes and trains the American troops

9. Yorktown What is it?What is it? Final battleFinal battle Americans and French trap the British because of the peninsulaAmericans and French trap the British because of the peninsula Why is it significant?Why is it significant? Cornwallis surrenders, Americans win!Cornwallis surrenders, Americans win!

11. Lord Cornwallis Who is it?Who is it? British commander at YorktownBritish commander at Yorktown Why is it significant?Why is it significant? He allows his army to be trapped and surrenders to the AmericansHe allows his army to be trapped and surrenders to the Americans

12. Treaty of Paris, 1783 What is it?What is it? Treaty officially ending the American RevolutionTreaty officially ending the American Revolution Why is it significant?Why is it significant? The British acknowledge American independence and remove all troops from U.S.The British acknowledge American independence and remove all troops from U.S.

13. George Washington as a Military Leader Inspired the troops, he fought with themInspired the troops, he fought with them Made important strategic decisions – getting help, surprise attacks, wearing the British downMade important strategic decisions – getting help, surprise attacks, wearing the British down

14. Challenges the Americans Faced Unprofessional armyUnprofessional army Lack of suppliesLack of supplies Lack of payLack of pay Fewer troopsFewer troops Fewer officersFewer officers

15. American Advantages Familiar with the landFamiliar with the land Passionate soldiers (fighting for a cause)Passionate soldiers (fighting for a cause) Good leadershipGood leadership