Revolutionary War

Do Now: 1/14 •Describe why each side had

trouble raising an army? (pg 197-198)

Do Now

Analyze Text

“History is often portrayed as a string of arias* in a grand opera, all baritone intrigues and tenor heroics. Some of the most tumultuous events, however, have been provoked by serendipity…”-Rite Wilson, “Rose Parks”

*arias-solo performances

A Serendipitous Victory

2007 SuperbowlNew York Giants vs. New England Patriots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUHf4Ke6GeI

Favored to Win?

New York Giants New England PatriotsRecord of 10-6 Record of 16-0

Scored 373 points Scored 589 points

Eli Manning had 3,154 passing yards Tom Brady had 4,731 passing yards

Manning had 23 Brady had 50 touchdown passes

44 touchdowns scored 75 touchdowns scored

Began their season 0-2 (W-L) Began their season 2-0 (W-L)

52 defensive sacks 46 defensive sacks

Made 82% of their field goals Made 87.5% of their field goals

Giants had no Super bowl victories in the past decade

The Patriots dynasty had three Super bowl victories in the past decade

Manning marries college sweetheart Brady marries Victoria’s Secret Model

Brady Manning

And they called them…

• Americans• Continental Army• Minutemen• Militia• Patriots• Rebels• Colonists

And they called THEM…

• British• Red Coats• Loyalists (Colonists who were loyal to the British

Crown)

Favored to Win?

Americans BritishHome field advantage

Had something to fight for Strongest army in the worldStrong navy

Large population

Lack or training, experience in both army & navy

Unfamiliar territory

Lack of supplies It would take weeks to months for troops/supplies to arrive

War fought at home

Smaller population

Red Coat Patriot

Let the Games Begin!

Do Now: 1/17

• Explain what happens during Battle of Saratoga. What was the Americans strategy?