2-4 Battles and People of the American Revolution

Battles and People of the American Revolution

What is Colonel Prescott known for saying? “Don’t fire until you see the white’s of their eyes.”

Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill? Why? The British The colonists ran out of ammunition British took heavy losses

Where did the Second Continental Congress meet? Philadelphia.

Who was in attendance? John & Samuel Adams Patrick Henry George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson

What was George Washington chosen to do? Lead the Continental Army

What is the Olive Branch Petition A petition sent to King George III, asking him to protect their rights How Did he respond? He refused and hired 30,000 German Soldiers

What is Thomas Paine known for? Publishing a pamphlet called “Common Sense” calling for complete separation from England

Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won:

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Lexington & Concord

Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won: Lexington = British Concord = Americans How: Result:

Battle of Lexington

Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won: Lexington = British Concord = Americans How: The Americans used 'hit and run" tactics. Result:

Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won: Lexington = British Concord = Americans How: The Americans used 'hit and run" tactics. Result: WAR

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Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won:

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Battle of Trenton

Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: Americans

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Battle of Trenton

Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: Americans

How: Washington crossed the Delaware River to surprise Hessians after Christmas. Result:

Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: Americans

How: Washington crossed the Delaware River to surprise Hessians after Christmas. Result: Boosted American spirits after many losses.

Objective: To examine the major turning points of the war.

Do Now: • View the video,

(2:36) • According to the video, what was the most important result of the Battle of Saratoga?

British Gen. John Burgoyne

As a result of Britain’s defeat at Saratoga, France allied themselves with the United States and entered the war against the British.

The Battle of Saratoga October 1777

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Gen. Burgoyne

Albany

The Battle of Saratoga October 1777 • In order to delay General Burgoyne’s progress, American soldiers destroyed bridges, cut down trees, and created huge areas of mud by damming up streams and rivers.

• The Americans then launched a surprise attack, defeating Gen. Burgoyne’s forces which never received the reinforcements they expected. • Turning Point – This battle convinced France to join the war on the side of the U.S.

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Battle: Saratoga Date: Who Won:

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Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won:

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Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: Americans

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Battle of Saratoga

Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: Americans

How: The British army was surrounded and outnumbered, reinforcements didn't arrive. They surrendered. Result:

Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: Americans

How: The British army was surrounded and outnumbered, reinforcements didn't arrive. They surrendered. Result: France decided to help us

Marquis de Lafayette

Valley Forge

• During the winter of 1777-1778, George Washington’s troops suffered severely. • The soldiers suffered from the following problems: - hunger

- lack of shoes and warm clothing - frostbite and disease

• With the help of Friedrich von Steuben, the army survived and became well trained.

Portrait of Baron von Steuben, Prussian military officer.

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Battle: Valley Forge Date: Winter 1777-1778 Who Won:

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Valley Forge

George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette at Valley Forge.

Valley Forge--Washington & Lafayette. Winter 1777-78.

General George Washington and a Committee of Congress at Valley Forge. Winter 1777-78.

Battle: Valley Forge Date: Winter 1777-1778 Who Won:

How: Americans spent the winter low on supplies. ¼ of the American Army died.

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Battle: Valley Forge Date: Winter 1777-1778 Who Won:

How: Americans spent the winter low on supplies. ¼ of the American Army died.

Result: A stronger American army.

Valley Forge

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Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won:

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Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won: Americans/French

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Battle of Yorktown

Battle of Yorktown

Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won: Americans/French

How: The British were surrounded by the Americans and the French. The British navy couldn't rescue them. They surrendered. Result:

Battle of Yorktown

Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won: Americans/French

How: The British were surrounded by the Americans and the French. The British navy couldn't rescue them. They surrendered. Result: Independence!

Name: George Washington

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George Washington

Name: George Washington

Side: American What they did:

Name: George Washington

Side: American What they did: Trusted General that led the Continental (American) Army to victory.

Name: King George III

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King George III

Name: King George III

Side: England What they did:

Name: King George III

Side: England What they did: King of England. Refused to give the 13 Colonies their freedom.

Name: Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson

Name: Thomas Jefferson

Side: American What they did:

Thomas Jefferson

Name: Thomas Jefferson

Side: American What they did: Wrote the Declaration of Independence.