Learning Targets

• I can explain how the war divided the colonists

Learning Targets

• I can explain the advantages and disadvantages of the British and the colonists

• I can describe the importance's of the Battle of Saratoga

Section 1• George Washington-• Why were colonists split over which side to be on-• Advantages and disadvantages for the British and Colonists• Battle of Trenton-• Battle of Saratoga, also why was this battle so important to

the colonists-• British strategy-

Section 1• George Washington-general of the continental army. He kept the army

together through the darkest days

• Why were colonists split over which side to be on- Which side they chose depended on where they lived, job, and in some cases religion

• Advantages and disadvantages for the British and Colonists

• Battle of Trenton- Washington needed a victory to keep his army together, enlistments ended soon, led surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton. Captured the town and much needed supplies.

• Battle of Saratoga, also why was this battle so important to the colonists- In trying to cut off the New England colonies English Gen. Burgoyne is defeated by the continental army. The victory is important because it showed Europeans the Americans had a chance to beat the British.

• British strategy- overall was to cut off the NE colonies from the rest of the colonies by taking the Hudson River Valley

English

Advantages

• Largest Navy• Largest Army • Had establish economy• Experienced leaders • Manufacturing• Larger population

Disadvantages

• Distance• Not fighting “Europe” style• Not a popular war in

England • No allies

ColonistsAdvantages

• Fighting on home ground• “Non” conventional fighters• Could live off the land( used

to being outside)• Fought for a reason• Had “allies”

Disadvantages

• No economy • Size of military• Not everybody was for the

war• Lacked money “cash”• No navy