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Chapter 7 Section 1 The Early Years of the War P. 22/p. 174 A. Categorizing Use the chart below to take notes about who chose the Patriot side and who chose the Loyalist side. Patriots Loyalists • High numbers in N. England & Virginia • High numbers in S, NY state, & in cities • N. Americans who lived near colonists • N. Americans who feared Americans would take their land • African Americans who hoped independence would bring equality • African Americans who believed British promises of freedom

June 1775 George Washington become the commander of the Continental Army. Most men enlist for only one year. Washington’s army never numbered more than 17, 000. Congress’s inability to supply the army Needed blankets, shoes, food and guns & ammunition. “Could I have foreseen what I have, and am likely to experience, no consideration upon earth should have induced me to accept this command. ” --George Washington

Washington’s main goal was to survive. Keep the army in the field, win some battles —no matter how small– and avoid a crushing defeat. He knew he could not hope to win a major battle until he had a large, well-equipped army.

Battle of Long Island Aug. 27, 1776 Washington ordering the disembarkation

B. Analyzing Causes and Recognizing Effects As you read this section, write answers to the questions about each of the Revolutionary War battles listed below. Who won? New York Why did they win? What were the impt. results? British Superior numbers British occupied N. Y. Americans retreated Trenton Saratoga

The American Crisis By Thomas Paine

B. Analyzing Causes and Recognizing Effects As you read this section, write answers to the questions about each of the Revolutionary War battles listed below. New York Trenton Who won? Why did they win? What were the impt. results? British Superior numbers British occupied N. York Americans retreated American army gained Took Hessians needed supplies by surprise Washington’s reputation rose Army attracted new recruits Saratoga

British Plan - Burgoyne, St. Leger and Howe to rendezvous or meet in Albany

Capitulation de Burgoyne à Saratoga contemporary French engraving of Burgoyne's Surrender.

Casualties at Saratoga • First Phase • Americans- 65 killed, wounded 218, 34 prisoners/missing • British- 600 killed/wounded/prisoners/ missing • Last Phase • Americans- 140 killed/wounded/missing • British- 600 killed/wounded • 5, 000 prisoners/missing

Battle of Saratoga Turning point of the American Revolution

B. Analyzing Causes and Recognizing Effects As you read this section, write answers to the questions about each of the Revolutionary War battles listed below. New York Trenton Who won? Why did they win? What were the impt. results? British Superior numbers British occupied N. York Americans Took Hessians by surprise Americans retreated American army gained needed supplies Washington’s reputation rose Army attracted new recruits Saratoga Americans St. Leger & Howe failed to help Burgoyne, Americans surrounded him European nations decided to help America

Benedict Arnold