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Social Studies 5

Social Studies 5. Chapter 9, Section 2 Notes. Patriots at War. The Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen captured Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775. Washington put cannons on the hills around Boston; the British left the city. British advantages: -best navy in the world

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Social Studies 5

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  1. Social Studies 5 Chapter 9, Section 2 Notes

  2. Patriots at War • The Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen captured Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775. • Washington put cannons on the hills around Boston; the British left the city. • British advantages: -best navy in the world -well-trained and equipped soldiers -German mercenaries

  3. Green Mountain Boys group of Vermont soldiers who captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775

  4. mercenary soldier from one country who is paid to fight for another country

  5. Defeat and Victory • Patriots suffered many defeats in New York City in 1776. • Nathan Hale was captured: “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” • Washington crossed the Delaware River and surprised the British at Trenton, New Jersey, in December 1776.

  6. The Turning Point • British general John Burgoyne wanted to capture Albany, New York, and the Hudson River to cut the U.S. in two. • The Americans, led by General Benedict Arnold, defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga. • This was the turning point of the war. The French agreed to join the Americans. • After Saratoga, Arnold joined the British army; he is one of the most famous traitors in history.

  7. Battle of Saratoga American victory over British troops in 1777 that was a turning point in the American Revolution

  8. African Americans in the Revolution • Many slaves gained their freedom by fighting in the British army. • Many African Americans fought with the Patriots. Many were freed from slavery.

  9. Women in the Revolution • Patriot women collected food, raised money, and made clothing for soldiers. • Mary Ludwig Hayes (Molly Pitcher) carried water to the soldiers. • Deborah Sampson dressed like a man and joined the army. • Other women wrote letters and led boycotts.

  10. Winter at Valley Forge • Washington’s army set up winter camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 1777. • The army was short of food and clothing; many soldiers didn’t have shoes. • More than 2500 men died of hunger, cold, and disease.

  11. Lesson Review Activity They were well-equipped and well-trained. Complete the chart with the details from the lesson that support the main idea. The British were more prepared to fight.

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