Timeline British surrender at Yorktown Declaration of Independence

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 Click on the blue button to watch a video about the Loyalists. http: //education-portal. com/academy/lesson/loyalists-in-the-southern-colonies-at-theend-of-the- revolutionary-war. html

Patriot Advantages Fighting on their own ground Fighting for the freedom of their own land. Their leader, George Washington Fight for Freedom http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=s. DJB 0 Qb. T 32 A Click the blue button to watch a video on George Washington.

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=Y 6 ik. O 6 LMx. F 4 Click on the blue button to watch a video on the Revolutionary War. : The Americans forced the British to retreat. Benedict Arnold http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=t. Vko. Wkm. HJMA Click on the blue buttons to watch a video on Benedict Arnold. "The Hessians are Coming. " http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=wj. Dhtwnr. W 9 I 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, leadi to inflation. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=wtb 9 W 3 m. PVt. E Click on the blue button to watch a video on Valley Forge. 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=Pxt. QXUn. Od. VA Click on the blue button to watch a video on the Revolutionary War.

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