Timeline
British surrender
at Yorktown
Declaration of Independence
is written
1781
1776
1780
1783
British capture
Charles Town, SC
Treaty of Paris
The Early Years
During the war for American Independence, Britain's advantage was its strong navy and army.
Britain had the disadvantage of fighting far from home.
The American forces lacked experience, weapons and money.
Army
American Independence
Navy
The Loyalists
called Tories
Those Americans who remained loyal to Britain and opposed war for independence.
One in five Americans were considered a Loyalist.
Supported Britain because:
a) members of the Anglican Church
b) depended on the British for their jobs
c) Some African Americans also sided with the Loyalists
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Patriot Advantages
Fighting on their own ground
Fighting for the freedom of their own land.
Their leader, George Washington
George Washington
Fight for Freedom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDJB0QbT32A
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Directions:
Use the diagram below to list the Patriot defeats and victories during the early years of the American Revolution
Early Battles
Defeats
Lexington
Concord
Burker Hill
Camden
Victories
Saratoga
York Town
Valley Forge
A British Plan for Victory
The British worked out a battle plan for 1777. They would take Albany, New York, and gain control
of the Hudson River. This would separate New England from the Middle Colonies.
The British capture Philadelphia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ikO6LMxF4
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: The Americans forced the British to retreat.
Benedict Arnold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVkoWkmHJMA
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The Battle of Saratoga
Turning point in the war
France thought that the Americans might win their war against Great Britain
The War Continues
News of the victory at Saratoga led France to openly support the Americans with money, equipment,
and troops, and declare war on Britain.
Congress and the states printed millions of dollars of paper money, which quickly lost their value, leading
to inflation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtb9W3mPVtE
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Winter at Valley Forge
Directions:
Use the diagram below to explain why the Loyalists supported Britain.
LOYALISTS
The War Moves West and South
Most Native Americans joined forces with the British who led attacks against settlers in
the West. meanwhile, British ships were being captured not by the American navy, but
by American privateers.
Spain declared war on Britain, and Spanish soldiers won victories in Louisiana.
Native American Forces
Directions:
Use the diagram below to show what the United States and Great Britain agreed to in the Treaty of Paris.
United
States
Great
Britain
The War is Won
Washington followed reports of the fighting.
Their fight for the principle of freedom inspired the French as well as other countries to
resist the rule of monarchs.
Soldiers fighting
Freedom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxtQXUnOdVA
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Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 6 Quiz
1. A Loyalist was an American colonist who was loyal to______________?
The Patriot Cause
His or her
own family
Great Britain
2. One disadvantage for Britain was __________.
the size of its population
its worldwide empire
a lack of military experience
3. Why did the British want to win control of the Hudson River_____________?
to capture Washington, D.C.
to separate New England from the Middle Colonies
to control New York City
4. British general Cornwallis surrendered at _____________?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Trenton
5. The American Revolution inspired other revolutions, including the ________.
Boston Tea Party
French Revolution
German Revolution