THE WAR CONTINUES Chapter 6 2 GAINING ALLIES

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THE WAR CONTINUES Chapter 6 -2

THE WAR CONTINUES Chapter 6 -2

GAINING ALLIES • The enemy of my enemy is my friend. • Many countries

GAINING ALLIES • The enemy of my enemy is my friend. • Many countries sympathize with the Americans and offer assistance. • Enemies of the British

AID Countries from Europe sent aid to the United States. Spain and France declared

AID Countries from Europe sent aid to the United States. Spain and France declared war on the British • • Money • Troops Equipment • Food

BERNARDO DE GALVEZ • Spanish Governor of Louisiana • Raised an army and sided

BERNARDO DE GALVEZ • Spanish Governor of Louisiana • Raised an army and sided with the colonies. • Forced British from Baton Rouge • Mississippi River is extremely important for movement of troops and equipment.

VALLEY FORGE • Outside of Philadephia • • Harsh Winter Washington had a difficult

VALLEY FORGE • Outside of Philadephia • • Harsh Winter Washington had a difficult time keeping army together • Little food, water, shelter, clothing for soldiers.

DESERT • Due to the terrible conditions at Valley Forge, many soldiers quit the

DESERT • Due to the terrible conditions at Valley Forge, many soldiers quit the army without permission. • This is known as deserting the military. • Officers also resigned, leaving the army in desperate times.

MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE • French Noblemen (Royalty) • Saw the value of the American

MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE • French Noblemen (Royalty) • Saw the value of the American Revolution as a symbol of mankind’s need for independence and liberty. • Became a close aide to Washington

FRIEDRICH VON STEUBEN • Prussian General (Germany) • Helped drill the American Army and

FRIEDRICH VON STEUBEN • Prussian General (Germany) • Helped drill the American Army and organized them into a real fighting force. • Good training for the upcoming battles in the spring. • PROFESSIONAL ARMY

JUAN DE MIRALLES • Helped fund the Americans • Desperately needed money to fund

JUAN DE MIRALLES • Helped fund the Americans • Desperately needed money to fund war, keep troops.

MONEY PROBLEMS • The Continental Congress had no right to tax citizens of the

MONEY PROBLEMS • The Continental Congress had no right to tax citizens of the United States. • Due to problems in the past with taxation. • Congress began printing money in huge amounts

INFLATION • When money is printed in large amounts and becomes worthless. • Money

INFLATION • When money is printed in large amounts and becomes worthless. • Money is usually backed by gold, without the gold backing, it’s just fancy paper. • This child from Zimbabwe does not have nearly as much money as you think.

WOMEN’S ROLES While war is being fought, many women are beginning to see their

WOMEN’S ROLES While war is being fought, many women are beginning to see their roles changing. • Judith Sargeant Murray seen here argued that women’s minds were as good as men. • Not believed at the time to be true.

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