Bellringer 11-17-10

1. Turn your HW in to the basket. If you are working on it now, it is late. Make sure it is in the basket before I collect them.

2. Turn to your List section.

Battle of Saratoga

• What: Revolutionary War battle in New York where the Patriots hold off a British attempt to capture the New England colonies

• When: 1777

• Where: Saratoga, NY

Battle of Saratoga

• Significance: Proved to be the turning point in the war because the largest British advance had been repelled and the French decided to join the Patriots

Battle of Saratoga

1. Lecture Note Section

2. A Green Sheet

Homework

1. Read “Women at War” and “African Americans” on page 150 of your textbook.

2. In one paragraph for each section, analyze the impact the American Revolution had on both of these groups.

Battle of Saratoga

I. Generals and Strength

II. Reason Britain Wanted NY and Hudson River

III. General Howe’s Decision Affects the British Effort

IV. Two Main Battles

V. Significance