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September 12, 2011U.S. History

Mr. Green

1. Those who remained faithful to the British Crown were known as

A. Loyalists

B. Patriots

C. Dissenters

D. Faithfull's

2. This winter camp in Pennsylvania is where the Continental Army fought to stay alive

A. Saratoga

B. Valley Forge

C. Camp David

D. Mount Vernon

3. The 20 year-old French aristocrat joined Washington’s staff and bore the misery of Valley Forge and lobbied for French reinforcements in France in 1779.

A. Ben Franklin

B. Marquis de Lafayette

C. Napoleon Bonaparte

D. King Louis XVI

4. This is the date the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the colonies

A. July 2, 1776

B. July 4, 1976

C. July 4, 1776

D. July 4, 1876

5. A rise in prices is called

A. deflation

B. Stagflation

C. Inflation

D. opportunity cost

The students will explain the war for independence by comparing and contrasting the attitudes of Loyalists and Patriots.

Warm-up Question: Identify the purpose of the Declaration of Independence. How was this document received in Great Britain

Motivation: Read Key Player on page 61:Why was Washington a national hero?List the qualities that you think describe George Washington’s character.

Agenda/Topics To Be Covered

Americans choose sidesLoyalists-those who opposed independence and remained loyal to the British CrownPatriots-supporters of independence

farmers, artisans, merchants, landowners, elected officialsMany remained neutral-Why?

War for Independence

List the groups that fought in the Revolutionary War. Page 60

QuakersAfrican AmericansNative Americans

Who Fought in the War

Early Victories and DefeatsNew York City taken by the BritishWashington took a risk crossing the Delaware River to capture Trenton and then PrincetonWashington lost Philadelphia, the National Capital

Saratoga-Oct. 17,1777important psychologically and militarilyFrance signed an alliance of cooperation in Feb. 1778

War moves to Middle States

The Continental Congress found it difficult to pay the troops.

The congress printed more money which caused

InflationWhat do you think the role of women was

during the revolution?How did the revolution impact African-

American slaves?

Life During the Revolution

Foreign SupportFriedrich von Steuben-Prussian drillmasterMarquis De Lafayette-20 year-old French aristocrat

Surrender at YorktownFrench troops arrived in 1780Oct. 17, 1781-Britain surrendered

Treaty of Paris-confirmed US independenceSeptember 1783

Winning the War

Compare and contrast the role of loyalists and patriots in the American Revolution.

Guided Practice

Do you think the colonists could have won their independence without aid from foreigners? Explain.

Please include:the military needs of the

Americans and the strengths of the Frenchthe Americans’ belief in their

fight for independence.

Exit Ticket/Homework

Read Chapter 2 Section 3 and 4 for Tuesday Begin preparing for test on Tuesday

September 20th.

Homework