Main Idea: During the Revolution, Americans fought for liberty on many fronts and in many ways
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US History Fort Burrows 6.4 – Fighting for Liberty on Many Fronts READ pgs 186-191 Main Idea: During the Revolution, Americans fought for liberty on many fronts and in many ways. Setting the Scene: Ten years before the Revolution, white colonists in Charleston protested the Stamp Act. “Liberty! Liberty and stamped paper!” they cried as they paraded around the homes of British officials. Shortly after, a group of African Americans held their own parade. To the amazement of white colonists, the marchers chanted the same cry: “Liberty! Liberty!” Many African Americans believed that the idea of liberty applied to them just as it did to whites. In Massachusetts, a group of slaves presented petitions to the governor, asking for their freedom. One slave compared the situation of whites and African Americans: “You white colonists are taxed without your consent, because you are not represented in parliament. I grant that is a grievance… But pray, sir… are not your hearts also hard, when you hold Africans in slavery who are entitled to liberty by the law of nature, equal as yourselves ?” As the fighting continued, Americans worked for liberty many ways and on many fronts. Sailors, as well as soldiers, fought in the various battles of the war. Women and African Americans took part too. Women Take Part in the War As men fought in the Revolution, women took on added work at home Planted and harvested crops, made shoes, wove cloth for uniforms and blankets
Mary Ludwig Hays, called “Molly Pitcher”, for carrying water to battleground; took her husband’s place firing the cannon when he got hurt ¿¿ What were some of the contributions of women during the Revolutionary War ? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ New Attitudes Women participating in the war began to think differently about their rights More confident and willing to speak out Revolution established important ideals of liberty and equality Later, these ideals encouraged women to campaign for equality and win African American Face Hard Choices By 1776, more than ½ million African Americans lived in the colonies Continental Congress refused to allow African Americans to join the army British offered freedom to male slaves who would serve the king Washington changed his policy and asked Congress to allow free African Americans to enlist Joining the Fight 5,000 African Americans served in the army; 2,000 served in the navy Some black minutemen saw action at Lexington/Concord and Bunker Hill Some formed special regiments or served in white regiments as drummers, spies and guides Whites recognized the courage of the African Americans James Armistead, a slave from Virginia, served as a spy Under the direction of General Lafayette, Armistead was a volunteer in the British army camps The information gained contributed to the American victory at Yorktown He later changed his name to James Lafayette and was granted freedom Hoping for Freedom Many slaves did flee their masters Some offered services to the British navy ships on the coast; others followed British troops through the Carolinas Black patriots hoped the revolution would bring an end to slavery By 1770’s, slavery was declining; several states moved to make slavery illegal including Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania Why do you think some slaves offered their services to the British ? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The War on the Western Front Americans and British tried to win support of Indian tribes British more successful because a Patriot victory meant more white settlers Indian Allies of the British British gained support of Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws and Chickasaws After hard fighting, Patriots drove Native Americans into the mountains Iroquois raided settlements in New York and Pennsylvania Patriots destroyed dozens of Iroquois villages Victory at Vincennes (Open Books to map on pg 188) Patriots captured British forts at Kaskaskia and Cahokia with help from the Miami Indians Plotted a surprise attack on British fort at Vincennes Forces spread out through the woods appearing greater than they were In February 1779, British commander surrendered Vincennes – useless to fight so many Americans Spanish Aid Americans received help from Governor Galvez of New Spain Supplied medicine, cloth, muskets, and gunpowder Spain entered the war in 1779 seizing British forts along Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico; drove British out of West Florida To feed his troops, Galvez rounded up 10,000 cattle in Texas – the 1st American cattle drive The city of Galveston is named after Galvez Fighting at Sea At sea, Americans could do little against the powerful British ships British ships blockaded American ports Captain John Paul Jones, who is best known for his comment "I have just begun to fight" When asked to surrender as his ship Bonhomme Richard was sinking. He pressed the attack and overwhelmed the British ship Serapis on September 23, 1779 How did John Paul Jones help the Patriot cause ? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ *** NOTEBOOK WRITING Imagine you are a woman during the Revolutionary War. Write three diary entries telling what you are doing to help the Patriots’ cause. 1. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the victory of the Bonhomme Richard over the Serapis ? A. Jones refusal to give up B. the size of the Bonhomme Richard C. the year the battle was fought D. the fact that the battle was fought in the North Sea 2. What role did women play in the war ? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What choices did African Americans have ? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. How was the war fought on the frontier and the sea ? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ of 6.4 Printer Copy Directory: cms -> lib09 -> tx01000550 -> centricity -> domain -> 880 880 -> Us history Super staar 131 Facts! Fort Burrows 880 -> Main Idea: In writing the Constitution, Americans drew on ancient traditions, Enlightenment ideas, and their own experience 880 -> Us history Fort Burrows The Nation Grows and Prospers 1790 1825 880 -> Main Idea: President Jackson showed the strength of his will in his fight with the Bank of the United States 880 -> Us history Fort Burrows Review Chapter 12 w/Yellow Answers 880 -> 10. 5 The War of 1812 Main Idea 880 -> Conquistador – ‘conquerors’ tribute – ‘payment of food & valuables’ 880 -> Main Idea: Spain’s conquest, exploration, and colonization of the Americas brought wealth to some and tragedy to others 880 -> The American Revolution 1775 1783 1 Fighting Begins in the North read pgs 166-172 880 -> Vocabulary: Battle of Bull Run – first major battle of the Civil War, fought in Virginia in 1861 Download 26.28 Kb. Share with your friends:
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