chapter 6-1 the early years of american revolution
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CHAPTER 6-1 CHAPTER 6-1
THE EARLY YEARSTHE EARLY YEARSOf American RevolutionOf American Revolution
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EARLY YEARSEARLY YEARS
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What challenges did the What challenges did the Americans Americans revolutionaries face at revolutionaries face at the start of the war?the start of the war?
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CHAPTER 6-1, Cont.CHAPTER 6-1, Cont.
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STRENGTHSSTRENGTHS Strengths:Strengths: AmericansAmericans-They were defending their land -They were defending their land
that they knew well. Many colonists owned that they knew well. Many colonists owned guns and knew how to shot. Also they had guns and knew how to shot. Also they had George Washington, a good leader. George Washington, a good leader.
BritishBritish-Had highly trained troops, the most -Had highly trained troops, the most powerful navy in the world, and lots of funds. powerful navy in the world, and lots of funds. This is a British navy vessel.This is a British navy vessel.
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WeaknessesWeaknesses Weaknesses:Weaknesses: AmericansAmericans-- Had untrained forces, few cannons, little Had untrained forces, few cannons, little
gunpowder, and no navy. gunpowder, and no navy.
BritishBritish-The armies were 3,000 miles from -The armies were 3,000 miles from home. home.
Supplies took months to reach the armies. Supplies took months to reach the armies.
They were fighting on unknown territoryThey were fighting on unknown territory
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Washington’s HeadachesWashington’s Headaches
Only 1/3 of the colonists were in favor of a war for independence [the other third were Loyalists, and the final third were neutral].
State/colony loyalties.
Congress couldn’t tax to raise money for the Continental Army.
Poor training [until the arrival of Baron von Steuben.
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REVOLUTIONARY WARREVOLUTIONARY WAR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8PC1JdBXiE&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Ne_uz0FK4&feature=player_detailpage
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CHAPTER 6-1, Cont.CHAPTER 6-1, Cont.
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Washington Crossing the Washington Crossing the DelawareDelaware
Painted by Emanuel Leutze, 1851
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CHAPTER 6-1CHAPTER 6-1
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CHAPTER 6-1, Cont.CHAPTER 6-1, Cont.
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A BRITISH PLAN FOR A BRITISH PLAN FOR VICTORYVICTORY
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CHAPTER 6-1, Cont.CHAPTER 6-1, Cont.
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