Struggling Toward Saratoga

Struggling Toward Saratoga Section 4*3 pp. 113-117

Preview Questions • What were the important early battles? • How did the colonial economy and civilian life change during the war?

I. The War in the Middle States • The British Take New York- August 1776 • British attempt to isolate New England • British outnumber and outflank Continentals • Continentals retreat across Delaware River

I. The War in the Middle States • The Battle of Trenton- December 1776 • Washington crosses Delaware • Continentals surprise Hessians • Victory boosts Continentals’ morale

I. The War in the Middle States • The Fight for Philadelphia – Spring 1777 • Gen. Howe seizes American capital • Continentals fail to recapture it

I. The War in the Middle States • Turning Point: Saratoga October 1777 • British lead troops from Canada to New York • Victory for Continentals • British change strategy • Americans prove they can match British • French offer recognition, troops, and supplies

I. The War in the Middle States • Winter at Valley Forge 1777-1778 • Continentals’ winter camp • Low on supplies and warm shelter • 2,500 die during winter

II. Colonial Life During the Revolution • Financing the War: • Inflation: Rising prices, lower value of money • Profiteering: Selling scare goods for profit • Civilians at War: • Women have chance to take on new roles • American slaves escape to North

Let’s Review… • What were the important early battles? • How did the colonial economy and civilian life change during the war?

Struggling Toward Saratoga