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Chapter 8 The War for Independence. 4 th Grade. At War with the Homeland. Fighting at Lexington and Concord Meeting of the Second Continental Congress Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III Colonies asked to send soldiers George Washington to lead army. At War with the Homeland.
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Chapter 8 The War for Independence 4th Grade
At War with the Homeland • Fighting at Lexington and Concord • Meeting of the Second Continental Congress • Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III • Colonies asked to send soldiers • George Washington to lead army
At War with the Homeland • Continental Army • Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston • Training of the army • Continentals • British Advantage • Mercenaries
The Decision for Independence • Thomas Paine • Common Sense • Revolution • Independence • Allegiance • Declaration • grievances
Americans Take Sides • Neutral • Religion • Society of Friends (Quakers) • Pacifists • The movement • Unmarried Ladies of America • Loyalists
Americans Take Sides • Native Americans • Encroach • Africans • Regiment
Samuel’s Choice • Choosing sides
Victory and Independence • Valley Forge, Pennsylvania • Patriots declare independence • Soldiers from other countries • Victory at Saratoga • Siege • Other countries help the colonists • American Heros
Victory and Independence • Victory at Yorktown • The Treaty of Paris • Treaty • Negotiated