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Do now: How is the war going for Washington and the
Patriots during the early part of 1777? Provide a topic
statement and evidence.
Today, I’ll be able to describe the defeats and hardships the
Americans suffered in the Middle States and how their
fortunes change with a victory at Saratoga. I will be able to
compare fighting styles of the Patriots and British.
Homework: Quiz on 6.2/6.3 will be TOMORROW.
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For the Quiz make sure you look over notes on Common Sense and
the Declaration of Independence.
Periods 2, 7, 9 (show me the completed
assignment from Friday on Common Sense.)
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*** Don’t write***Remember last time we talked
about a turning point (William Pitt becoming
Prime Minister and the surrender of Fort
Duquesne).
Prior to Saratoga Gen. Burgoyne is racking up
victory after victory (Philadelphia,
Brandywine, Germantown, and Fort
Ticonderoga).
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Saratoga The Turning Point
What is guerilla warfare and how did it help the
American forces?
What key rule of 18th century warfare did the
Americans violate/ignore?
Battle of Saratoga: Burgoyne will surrender his
entire army to the Americans on 17 October 1777.
Ends the British threat to New England
Boosted American spirits
France will now join the Americans after more than 1 year
of asking for help. French want revenge 
 British will be forced to fight on land and sea (French
navy).
 Later the Netherlands and Spanish will help the Americans
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Marquis de Lafayette: French nobleman, brought
troops (becomes Washington’s most trusted ally)
Friedrich von Steuben (from Prussia/modern-day
Germany) trained American soldiers/Prussia
considered to have the best army in Europe at the
time
Thaddeus Kosciusko: Helped build forts and other
defense systems
Casimir Pulaski: Trained cavalry (troops on
horseback)
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Washington and his troops suffer great hardships
brought on by a terrible winter at Valley Forge PA
Many soldiers slept on frozen ground, little to no warm
clothing, some had no shoes…
Upon hearing the horrific conditions many Patriots
send supplies to the soldiers (*** don’t
write***somewhere Thomas Paine is smiling).
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The Patriots’ darkest hours have passed.
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Valley Forge Liberty's Kids
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Why was Common Sense written?
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To persuade Americans that the time for
independence from Britain is NOW.
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“You’re an island running a continent,
whaaattt?”
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“Y’all British, we’re Mericans”
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Not all the ppl living in the 13 colonies share a British heritage.
Also, a lot of ppl. living in the colonies have been doing such for
several generations, thus don’t view themselves as British.
“U a bad mamma”
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How can a small island rule an entire continent, it doesn’t make
sense. Colonial Neglect
A “mother” country should protect and look after her child, not
exploit it.
“Bang, Bang”
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Britain is always getting involved armed conflicts for wealth and
global dominance. Why die for your benefit?
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“We don’t hear from U enough”
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“We left 4 a reason”
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3000 miles away not easy to communicate, nuff said.
Most ppl originally left Britain or other European
countries for a reason: Political, Religious freedom,
economic opportunity, second chance, etc.
“We aint yo number 2 nomore”
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Britain will always take care of the needs of England
and it’s other European possessions before paying
attention to the colonies.