Ch. 5 Lesson 3 - Defining Moments of the War

Ch. 5 L3 - Defining Moments of the War

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Washington's First Battles

• Patriots were underdogs, Britain was powerful!

• British Advantages = more soldiers, better training, better weapons

• Patriot Advantages = GW!, home field (know the land better, secret spots), better reason to fight - What was the reason?

• Freedom! A new way of life!

• GW's army was called _____________.

• Continental Army - traded victories

• one time GW had to retreat = move away from the enemy

• then GW wanted a spy - Nathan Hale volunteered

• he went behind enemy lines, but was captured and hanged

• famous last words... "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

• GW now has about 3,000 soldiers. Is that a lot?

• No, but GW wouldn't be defeated. He wanted to keep his army together and persevere!

Victory at Trenton

• GW wanted to win a battle to lift the spirits of his soldiers. What could he do?

• He planned a surprise attack!

• German mercenaries were at Trenton, NJ. mercenary = soldier paid to fight for another country

• at night on Dec. 25th, 1776, GW rowed across the icy Delaware River to NJ

• they attacked while the enemy was still sleeping, partying the night before

• surprise attack success! - they capture almost 1,000 prisoners

• Patriots were excited!

Multiple Choice

Who had more soldiers?

• Continental Army

• British

Multiple Choice

Who had a better reason to fight?

• Continental Army

• British

Multiple Choice

Who had better training?

• Continental Army

• British

Multiple Choice

Who had better weapons?

• Continental Army

• British

Multiple Choice

Who had home field advantage?

• Continental Army

• British

Multiple Choice

Who was the spy that was caught and hanged?

• Ben

• Jerry

• Nathan Hale

• George Washington

Multiple Choice

"I only regret that I have but ____ life to lose for my country."

• ten

• nine

• eight

• one

Multiple Choice

What do you call someone who is paid to fight for another country?

• mercenary

• rebel

• governor

• noob

Multiple Choice

What river did Washington and his troops cross to get to Trenton?

• Mississippi

• Baba

• Delaware

• Virginia

A Turning Point

• 1777 - British attacked in Canada - led by John Burgoyne

• There was a battle at Saratoga, NY

• Tadeusz Kosciuszko helped Americans build a log wall on a hill

Victory Brings Help from France

• intense battles happened

• Benedict Arnold led the attacks against the British

• Americans on and Burgoyne had to surrender

• but... before the Battle of Saratoga, Ben Franklin had been meeting with the French to try and get their help

• after Saratoga was when the French agreed to help, Saratoga caused them to believe that Americans can win

• France sent money, soldiers, navy - then Spain, Netherlands, Russia also helped

• Marquis de Lafayette - French soldier that joined GW - 19 years old

Multiple Choice

Who helped the Americans build a log wall?

• Iron Man

• Tadeusz Kosciuszko

• Benedict Arnold

• Marquis De Lafayette

Multiple Choice

What country did Ben Franklin negotiate with?

• France

• Germany

• Wakanda

• Russia

Multiple Choice

France helped after the Americans won the Battle of ________.

• Bunker Hill

• Breed's Hill

• Saratoga

• Pearl Prep

Multiple Choice

What French soldier joined the Americans when he was only 19 years old?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Ben Franklin

• Benedict Arnold

• Isaiah Fairley

Winter at Valley Forge

• Saratoga was a success! But hardships were coming.

• GW lost some battles and British captured Philadelphia

• Therefore the British stayed in warm houses for that winter (1777)

• Americans stayed at Valley Forge, PA, 20 miles away

• suffering was to come...

• stayed in tents, frozen ground, food was scarce

• most soldiers were barefoot

• many died of disease

• GW knew he had to keep his army going

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A Stronger Continental Army

• German soldier - Baron Von Steuben joined GW to help train

• He taught them to march together and use weapons properly

• Soldiers had confidence going into the spring

• Now the Americans felt they could win the war.

• But would they? Stay tuned...

Multiple Choice

Where did the Americans have to endure a harsh winter at?

• Saratoga

• France

• Valley Forge

• Mt. Kare

Multiple Select

Which 3 are true about Valley Forge?

• soldiers slept in tents

• there was lots of food

• many soldiers died of disease

• most soldiers were barefoot

Multiple Choice

Who taught the Continental Army how to march together and use their weapons properly?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron von Steuben

• Ben Franklin

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