And so it begins

And so it begins

A Continental Soldier

Multiple Choice

Which one is correct? Sewn by his mother, this homemade linen uniform scares the enemy. General Washington says the British think every person who wears this is an expert with a musket.

• Army coat

• pants

• hunting shirt

Let's Review

-The declaration of Independence ws signed and officially put into place

- We went over the advantages and disadvantages of both sides

- we discussed 3 amazing patriot woman; Molly Pitcher, Margaret Corbin, & Deborah Sampson

- the roughness of joining the continental army

- Free African Americans (5000) joined the cause

- slaves were sought out by the British and promised freedom to fight for them

Native Americans

• What we know = King George did not allow the colonists to settle on their land after the French and Indian war

• WWK= The N.A's were angry that the colonists had taken their land to begin with

• Early on in this war the N.A's tried not to take sides

• But in 1777 the British had other ideas. They met with the leaders of the Iroquois tribe and joined forces.

• Tribes that joined the British: Seneca, Cayuga, Mohawk, Onondaga

• Why do you think the N.A's would join the side of the British?

Fighting style

• Native American fighting style was totally different and George Washington took note of this.

• Rather than stand in a line they would hide behind trees and such, attack, and disappear

Open Ended

Why do you think the N.A style of fighting was beneficial during the war?

Now that we know where everyone's place is let's talk about the next big battle.

• SARATOGA

SARATOGA

October 17, 1777

- The British planned to try to split apart the colonies they believed that the New England colonies were less loyal than the middle and southern colonies

- General Burgoyne traveled down from Canada cutting down trees to make roads.

-New York Militiamen attack "Indian style"

- Once Burgoyne reached Saratoga he was met by 6000 American soldiers

- After several days his only option was to surrender which means a WIN for the Americans!

This WIN was important!

• The French saw this win as an opportunity to "pay back" the British for what happened in the last war

• They became allies, helping the continental army to win freedom!

• on February 1778 French soldiers and ships joined the fight!

Open Ended

Why do you think having the French as an ally in the American Revolution was so powerful?