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Ch. 6 ~ The American Revolution: Advantages & Disadvantages
At the beginning of the American Revolution, the American cause seemed hopeless to many people. The colonists were
challenging a powerful foe. Yet the British faced obstacles as well. The advantages and disadvantages of each side helped
determine the outcome of the conflict.
Classifying Information DIRECTIONS: Determine which statements below were advantages and disadvantages for the
Americans and for the British. Write the letter in the appropriate part of the diagram. When you have completed the
activity, read the following pages in your textbook: p. 152 (Opposing Sides), p. 154 (Patriot Advantages), p.163 (Help from
Overseas) to confirm some of your choices.
American
A. Aid from Spain, Cuba, and Mexico
H. Fighting for liberty on own ground
C. Alliance with France
J. Part of population supported opponents
E. Lacked military experience
K. Strong leadership of commander, G. Washington
F. Could not raise money through taxes
L. Difficulty enlisting soldiers
O. Used guerrilla warfare
P. Short on weapons and ammunition
Q. Volunteers served for only short periods
T. Lacked regular army & lacked a strong navy
British
B. Supplies were shipped long distance
M. Relied on mercenary soldiers
D. Fighting in a faraway land
N. Strongest navy in world
G. Larger population
R. Experienced, well-trained army
I. Wealth (of a world wide empire)
S. Native American allies
U. Had to wage war in a faraway land
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Classifying Information DIRECTIONS: Determine which statements below were advantages and disadvantages for the
Americans and for the British. Write the letter in the appropriate part of the diagram. When you have completed the
activity, read the following pages in your textbook: p. 152 (Opposing Sides), p. 154 (Patriot Advantages), p.163 (Help from
Overseas) to confirm some of your choices.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
American Advantages
British Advantages
N,
American Disadvantages
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Directions: Read Document A “Wasington’s Letter to Governor George Clinton” and Document B “Letter from William Barton to his
Father” and answer the questions that follow.
Document A:
Washington’s Letter to Governor George Clinton
Valley Forge, Feb 16, 1778
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Dear Sir: It is with great reluctance, I trouble you on a subject, which does not fall within your jurisdiction; but it is a
subject that causes me more distress, than I have felt, since the commencement of the war; and which loudly demands
the most extreme efforts of every person of weight and authority, who is interested in the success of our affairs. I mean
the present dreadful situation of the army for want of provisions, and the miserable prospects before us, with respect to
futurity (the future). It is more alarming than you will probably imagine, for, to form a just idea, it were necessary to be
on the spot. For some days past, there has been little less, than a famine in camp. A part of the army has been a week,
without any kind of flesh (meat), and the rest for three or four days. Naked and starving as they are, we cannot enough
admire the incomparable patience and fidelity of the soldiery, that they have not been here this excited by their
sufferings, to a general mutiny (rebellion) or dispersion. Strong symptoms, however, discontent have appeared in
particular instances; and nothing but the most active efforts every where can long avert so shocking a catastrophe.
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Our present sufferings are not all. There is no foundation laid for any adequate relief hereafter. [A]ll the immediate
additional supplies they seem capable of affording, will not be sufficient to support the army more than a month longer, if
so long. When the fore mentioned supplies are exhausted, what a terrible crisis must ensue, unless all the energy of the
Continent is exerted to provide a timely remedy?
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I am calling upon all those, whose stations and influence enable them to contribute their aid upon so important an
occasion; and from your well known enthusiasm, I expect every thing within the compass of your power, and that the
abilities and resources of the state over which you preside, will admit. But, tho' (though) you may not be able to
contribute materially to our relief, you can perhaps do something towards it; and any assistance, however small in itself,
will be of great moment at so critical an occasion, and will help to keep the army together till the Commissary's
department can be put upon a better footing, and effectual measures combined to secure a permanent and competent
supply.
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Document B:
Lieutenant WILLIAM BARTON of the Fourth and later the First New Jersey Regiment;
To his father, Gilbert Barton of Allentown, N.J.
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..."Camp Valley Forge, Feb. 18th 1778...I should wrote oftener but have been in expectation of Coming home but this day
find my expectations blasted, and have no maner of hope to get home Untill April...I have Received my Coat & boots by
Capt. Weycoff and am Inform'd you have procured me some shirts which I am Extremely Glad of as l shall be in Great
need of them in a short time. I'me at this Present time in health, and hope these may find you all in Perfect health, if to
the reverse at any time Please to give me inteligence Thireof and I shall come home at all Events. I have not Receiv'd a
Letter from you since at home, should be very Glad to be favour'd with a few lines if Convenient and Likewise a few
pounds of Sugar and A little Chocolate...there is a Scarcety of those articles in this Place...Camp does not very well agree
with me..."
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Just six days later Barton's friend Lt. John Blair of the 3rd New Jersey wrote for him, Barton being in dire straits according
to Blair. "Valley Forge 24th Febry. 1778...By request of your Son Wm. Barton I embrace the opertunity of Informing that
he is very unwell these ten Days and no appearance of getting any better, and is very Desirous that you would send a
Wagon or Cheare for him as he is too weak to Ride a horseback, he likewise beggs that you would appeal to Colo. Brearely
to Write to Major Cumming to give him leave to go home as Genl. Orders is very strict against any Officer ever leaving
Camp. Mr. Willm. Desires his Love to you & his Mother & Sisters..."
Directions: After reading Documents A & B on p. 38 & 39, answer the questions below.
1) According to Document A, Washington’s letter, what are some of the conditions Washington mentions he and his men faced at
Valley Forge?
a) Mutiny (rebellion), starvation, and lack of clothing
b) Mutiny, intense heat, insufficient supports
c) Patience, starvation, and lack of clothing
2) Based on Document A line 8, what is the best synonym for the word fidelity in Washington’s letter?
a) Ability
b) Conformity
c) Loyalty
3) According to Document A, who is Washington requesting help from so his men could get through their time at Valley Forge?
a) Only Governor George Clinton
b) All able colonists
4) Based on Document B line 8, what is meant by the phrase dire straits?
a) Tired
b) Very Sick
c) Busy
5) According to Document B, when does Lt. Barton hope to come home?
a) February
b) May
c) April
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Ch. 6: IMPORTANT BATTLES OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Read the section on the assigned battle & complete the chart.
WHO WON?
1775
Battles
of
Lexington &
Concord
(p. 135)
Battle
of
Trenton
________won the
battle of Lexington
WHY DID THEY WIN?
-Lexington: the ________
outnumbered the
___________ ( ____to 70)
WHAT WERE THE IMPORTANT RESULTS?
This was the official start of the war.
__________ won
the battle of
Concord
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-Concord: the colonists
outnumbered the British.
(4,000 militiamen to ____
Redcoats)
Washington and his troops
took the ________ (Germans)
by surprise on _____________
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The Continental Army gained needed
__________, Washington’s reputation
rose, and the army attracted new recruits.
British _____ ______ attack
strategy collapsed when St.
Leger and _______ and their
forces were unable to join
Burgoyne’s troops. Burgoyne
and his men faced a much
larger American army.
Burgoyne _________ and
General Howe ________.
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Washington and the French
trapped _____________ on a
peninsula and a __________
___________ kept him from
escaping by sea.
The Revolutionary War is over.
The British and the Americans send
delegates to Paris to work out a
treaty. In the ____________ (1783),
Great Britain recognized the US as an
independent _______________.
(pp. 157-158)
Battle
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(pp. 159-160)
Battle
of
Yorktown
(pp. 173-176)
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Cornwallis surrendered his
troops.
European nations ( ________ and Spain)
decided to support the colonists after this
decisive victory.
The Colonists became Americans!!!
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ACT IT OUT!!!
Directions: Use the information on p.40 chart for your battle. You must convey the information in the columns that explain
“Who won,” “Why did they win?” and “What were the important results?”
1) Decide who will play the colonists, who will play the British, and who will be the narrator.
Narrator: (Set the stage. What was the setting like- time, place, the conditions, etc. Direct quotes can be used)
Narrator: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2) Based on your “Who Won” column, write 2 steps on how you will act out the victory or loss. Be sure to put
in a quote of a primary source given in your section, said by the correct side that is speaking.
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Direct quote spoken by ___________________________________ on the ______________________ side.
“______________________________________________________________________________________________
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3) Based on your “Why they won” column, write a script for the actors on the winning side to read:
One actor on the winning side asks another, “Why do you think we won?”
Another actor on the winning side answers, “I think we won because __________________________________________________
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Another actor on the winning side answers, “I think we won because __________________________________________________
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4) Based on your “What were the important results?” column, have the narrator sum up the results.
Narrator: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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REDCOATS AND PETTICOATS by Katherine Kirkpatrick
The American Revolution was not just a war fought on the battlefield. It was also a war over information and it had to be fought in secrecy.
Washington and his men needed information of troop movements and it had to be done in an ingenious way – As this story is read to you,
please listen carefully. Every time the reader stops, illustrate what you have heard and then write a one-sentence summary of that section
of the book.
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Watch the video, “History.Com: American Revolution History Rebels with a Cause,” (3min.) and fill in the form below.
What were 2 sides involved in the Revolutionary War?
It was the ________________________________________ fighting against the _____________________________________.
Who won the Revolutionary War?
The ________________________________________ won the Revolutionary War.
How were they able to win the Revolutionary War?
They were able to win the war because: ______________________________________________________________________
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How was current day U.S. affected by the Revolutionary War? How was it different after the
war?
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Revolutionary War
Quiz
Directions: Answer the following questions regarding the war listed above.
1. Who was fighting? Be sure to list all countries involved. If there were more than 2
countries involved, make sure to explain who was on what side?
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2. Why were they fighting? Be sure to be specific. For example, do not just say taxes.
Specifically list what was being taxed & if possible what it was called.
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3. What was the outcome? How was (what is now considered the U.S) affected?
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THE BATTLE OF YORKTOWN
Read pp. 180-181 in your textbook and use the map below to answer the questions.
De Grasse
Cornwallis
Rochambeau
Lafayette
Washington
1. After the British troops were surrounded on land in Yorktown, who helped prevent their escape by sea?
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2. If each rectangle represented approximately 1,000 troops, when the French and American forces arrived,
which side outnumbers the other? _______________________________
3. How did George Washington’s strategy of moving his forces south work against the British’s Cornwallis in
the battle of Yorktown? ____________________________________________________
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