The War Widens
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The War Widens Chapter 6 section 3
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The War Widens. Chapter 6 section 3. Why it Matters. Early battles of the Revolution were fought in the Northeast. Now the war will spread South. Free and enslaved served in the American Revolution on both sides British offered freedom to enslaved people who deserted and joined the British - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The War WidensChapter 6 section 3
Why it MattersEarly battles of the Revolution were fought in the
Northeast. Now the war will spread South.
African Americans in the War
Free and enslaved served in the American Revolution on both sides
British offered freedom to enslaved people who deserted and joined the British
Washington refused at first to accept African American soldiers. Why?
After British offered freedom to runaway slaves, Washington allows African Americans to enlist
Freedom Beckons
During Revolution, many Northern states took steps to end slavery.
I.E. Pennsylvania barred people for buying new slaves but were allowed to keep their present slaves
The War at Home
Enlist: Sign up for military dutyAt first signed up for one year which made
an experience military hard to maintain. Why?
Civilians: People not in militaryHardships were wide spread with food
shortages and military attack.
Women
Women often took over Men’s jobs: farms and businesses
Some even went to war with their husbands
Deborah Sampson joined army disguised as a man
Financial Burdens
Who is going to pay for warHow is Congress going to support war
effortContinentals were worthless
Fighting in the West
Not just fighting in the 13 statesFighting occurred in the WestAlthough America wanted to keep Native
Americans neutral, even payment would not keep Native Americans with siding with Britain.
Why?
Small Pox, oh No!
Smallpox epidemic spread quickly among soldiers starting in Quebec 1775.
By 1779, spread all the way to New OrleansMore people died of this disease in the
American Revolution than battle casualties.By 1782 more that 130,000 died Only 8000 soldiers died from battle wounds
Defending the Frontier
George Rogers Clark: Virginian that led attacks in the West
Captured Ft. Vincennes which allowed American claim in the Ohio River Valley strengthen
Spain declares war on Britain with the intention of gaining Florida
Provide funds and ammunition.
Help from the Spanish
Unofficial help from Spain which allowed supplies to enter the USA by the means of the Mississippi River
Bernado de Galvez: LA governor that helped to capture key forts in the West
Spanish Cuba helped financially
War at Sea
John Paul Jones: Navy hero Privateers: Armed civilian ships that had
permission to attack enemy ships and keep their goods.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s58mlY1R6k
Looking back
Despite important battles at sea and in the West, the main war effort was concentrated in the colonies.
What’s wrong with this statement?
