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Objectives. Discover the results of fighting in the Middle States. Understand why the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. Learn how foreign nations and volunteers helped the Americans. Terms and People. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Objectives
• Discover the results of fighting in the Middle States.
• Understand why the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution.
• Learn how foreign nations and volunteers helped the Americans.
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Terms and People
• Nathan Hale – Connecticut officer and American spy who was executed by the British
• mercenary – soldier who is paid to fight for a country other than his or her own
• alliance – formal agreement between two powers to work together toward a common goal
• Marquis de Lafayette – French noble and high-ranking officer in Washington’s army
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Terms and People (continued)
• cavalry – units of troops on horseback
• Friedrich von Steuben – German baron who helped train the Continental army
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Chapter 6 Section 2
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How were the early years of the war a critical time?
In 1776, Americans declared their independence. But they were not yet free.
First, they had to defeat one of the world’s most powerful nations.
Declarationof
Independence
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As the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, a large British fleet landed in New York.
The fleet was commanded by Sir William Howe.
Howe gathered his forces on Staten Island and prepared to attack the Continental army.
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George Washington expected the attack. But his troops were no match for the British.
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• 20,000 poorly trained volunteers
• No navy
• Little equipment; few supplies
• 34,000 professional soldiers
• Navy fleet; 10,000 sailors
• Well equipped; fully supplied
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In a series of battles and American retreats, the British drove Washington from New York, across New Jersey, and into Pennsylvania.
Americans British
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Spirits were low, and many soldiers deserted.
To boost morale Thomas Paine wrote another pamphlet, The Crisis, urging Americans to fight for their cause.
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Though his army was battered, Washington rallied his troops for a surprise attack.
On Christmas night, Washington crossed the Delaware, slipping into New Jersey. His army defeated Hessian mercenaries and British troops in two key battles.
Battle ofTrenton
Battle ofPrinceton
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Another American victory soon followed.
The British had planned to push toward Albany, New York, from three directions.
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They hoped to cut New England off from the rest of the colonies.
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Two forces never arrived. The third, coming from Canada, was led by British general John Burgoyne.
Americans led by General Horatio Gates surrounded Burgoyne’s troops at Saratoga, New York.
Battle ofSaratoga
After suffering heavy losses, Burgoyne surrendered.
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The Revolutionary War, 1775–1777
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Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga proved to be a turning point for the Americans.
• ended British threat to New England
• lifted Patriot spirits
• convinced Europeans Americans could win
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Soon after Saratoga, France agreed to support American independence.
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France formsan alliance withthe Americans
Eager to weaken Britain, France took the war to Europe, forcing the British to fight on many fronts.
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European volunteers from many nations made key contributions to the Patriot cause.
Poland
ThaddeusKosciusko
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CasimirPulaski
Cavalryexpert
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Marquis deLafayette
Officer inWashington’s
army
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Friedrich von Steuben, a German baron, helped train American troops and build the Continental army into a more effective fighting force.
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Despite Patriot advances, the winter of 1777–1778 was difficult.
Washington and his troops faced terrible hardships at Valley Forge. They had little warm clothing, and almost no food. Many died.
Yet spring finally came, and the army slowly regained strength for the battles ahead.
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