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The Early Years of the War

The Early Years of the War. Warm-Up (IN Page 138 TOP). General Washington & his troops in their winter camp at Valley Forge. Describe the weather and the men’s clothing & physical condition in the painting. How might physical hardship affect a soldier’s loyalty & ability to fight?.

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The Early Years of the War

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  1. The Early Years of the War

  2. Warm-Up (IN Page 138 TOP) General Washington & his troops in their winter camp at Valley Forge • Describe the weather and the men’s clothing & physical condition in the painting. • How might physical hardship affect a soldier’s loyalty & ability to fight?

  3. Vocabulary (IN Page 139)

  4. Set-Up Cornell Notes (IN Pages 140-141) Title: The Early Years of the War Essential Question: How well did the British & American war strategies work during the beginning of the war?

  5. Americans Divided Patriots Loyalists Supported the King Large cities, New York & the South had lots of Loyalists Many worked for the British government or were clergy for the Church of England • ‘Merica!!! • New England & Virginia had lots of Patriots

  6. Native Americans • Some fought with the British and others with the Patriots • Many feared they would lose their land if the British lost

  7. African Americans • Slave owners initially feared their slaves would revolt if they were given guns to fight so they were not allowed to enlist • After the British offered freedom to any slave willing to fight, many ran away in hopes of gaining freedom • Once the British began using African American soldiers, the Continental Army enlisted 5,000 African Americans

  8. Creating an Army • The Continental Army never numbered more than 17,000 men • Men were inexperienced & the army was short on supplies • Women followed their husbands into the battlefield and cooked, did laundry & nursed sick or wounded soldiers Deborah Sampson

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