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Chapter 6 Section 3:The War Widens
Many early battles of the American Revolution were fought in the Northeast.
But the struggle for independence was waged on many fronts and affected Americans in all parts of the country
The Widening War
African Americans fought on both sides during the war
The British offered freedom to enslaved people who deserted and joined the British
Some people who had formerly been enslaved also joined the British
African Americans in the War
On the American side at first refused to accept African American soldiers
By the end of the war 7,000 served on the American side
Most southern states refused to allow slaves in the army because they feared revolt
African Americans in the War
Men often enlisted for 1year terms
Making it hard for Washington to keep the ranks filled
Civilians faced hardships such as food shortages and military attack
The War at Home
With men at war women took over many of their duties
Some women accompanied their husbands to military camps
They often cared for the wounded and took water to the troops
Women
Deborah Sampson Disguised as a man to
fight in the Revolutionary War
She was wounded in battle and addressed her own wounds to keep her secret
Molly Pitcher Mary Ludwig Hayes
carried water for soldiers and took over for her wounded husband.
Congress had limited resources◦ No power to tax◦ To pay and supply troops
they printed paper money◦ The more money they
printed the less it was worth
Financial Burden
Most sided with Great Britain They feared American victory would lead to
more settlers moving west onto their land
Native Americans Take Sides
Virginia sent George Rogers Clark and a militia force to strike British forts beyond the Appalachian Mountains in 1778
His victories allowed settlers to stay on the frontier
Defending the Frontier
Spain was eager to get back Florida
Bernardo De Galvez, Governor of Louisiana, provided money and munitions to Clark and other Americans
1779-1781 Galvez played a key role in Spanish attacks
Help From the Spanish
Continental Navy created in 1775 Colonists resorted to hit and run attacks British ships set up blockades around
American ports Privateers were more successful in breaking
through the blockade and capturing British ships
The War at Sea
His ship the Bonhomme Richard, captured the British ship the Serapis.
Naval hero for the Americans Famous quote “I have not yet begun to
fight”
John Paul Jones
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