Battles and People of the American Revolution

1. Battles and People of the American Revolution

2. 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

3. Where did the Second Continental Congress meet? Philadelphia. Who was in attendance? John & Samuel Adams Patrick Henry George Washington Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson

4. 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

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

6. Battle: Lexington & Concord Date: April 19, 1775 Who Won: How: Result:

7. Lexington & Concord

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

9. Battle of Lexington

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

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

12. Battle: Trenton Date: Who Won: How: Result:

13. Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: How: Result:

14. Battle of Trenton

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

16. Battle of Trenton

17. Battle: Trenton Date: Dec. 26, 1776 Who Won: Americans How: Washington crossed the Delaware River to surprise Hessians after Christmas. Result:

18. 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.

19. Objective: To examine the major turning points of the war. • Do Now: • View the video, “Battle of Saratoga Turns the Tide” (2:36) • According to the video, what was the most important result of the Battle of Saratoga? As a result of Britain’s defeat at Saratoga, France allied themselves with the United States and entered the war against the British. British Gen. John Burgoyne

20. The Battle of SaratogaOctober 1777 • The British plan was to cut off New England from the other colonies by taking control of the Hudson River. • As a result, British General John Burgoyne led his men from Canada to Albany. Gen. Burgoyne CANADA Albany

21. The Battle of SaratogaOctober 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.

22. The surrender of British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga, on October 17, 1777, was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War that prevented the British from dividing New England from the rest of the colonies and convincing France to join the war on the American side. The central figure is the American General Horatio Gates, who refused to take the sword offered by General Burgoyne, and, treating him as a gentleman, invites him into his tent.

23. Battle: Saratoga Date: Who Won: How: Result:

24. Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: How: Result:

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

26. Battle of Saratoga

27. Battle: Saratoga Date: Oct. 17, 1777 Who Won: Americans How: The British army was surrounded and outnumbered, reinforcements didn't arrive. They surrendered. Result:

28. 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

29. Marquis de Lafayette

30. Valley Forge Video: George Washington at Valley Forge (2:14) • 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

31. • With the help of Friedrich von Steuben, the army survived and became well trained. Portrait of Baron von Steuben, Prussian military officer.

32. Battle: Valley Forge Date: Who Won: How: Result:

33. Battle: Valley Forge Date: Winter 1777-1778 Who Won: How: Result:

34. Valley Forge

35. George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette at Valley Forge.

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

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

39. Battle: Valley Forge Date: Winter 1777-1778 Who Won: How: Americans spent the winter low on supplies. ¼ of the American Army died. Result:

40. 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.

41. Valley Forge

42. Battle: Yorktown Date: Who Won: How: Result:

43. Battle: Yorktown Date: Oct. 19, 1781 Who Won: How: Result:

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

45. Battle of Yorktown

46. Battle of Yorktown

47. 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:

48. Battle of Yorktown

49. 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!

50. Name: George Washington Side: What they did: