1/ Make notes on pages 77-83 in your text books on the situation in 1776, as the real hostilities broke out. Cover all the sub heading sections on these pages.

2/ Listen to Prof Freeman's lecture 17 (first 18 mins) to get a sense of what she sees as key determinants in the nature of the war, especially what each side would see as victory.

3/ Fill in the battle template for the Battle of New York and Long Island using the video clip shown and the associated handout.