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Common Sense
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine in 1776.The purpose was to inspire people to rebel against the King.It was very successful the colonies wanted to be independent. -
Declaration of Independence
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to show why the Colonist wanted Independence from Britain.The Preamble is the introduction to the Declaration. The first part is about human rights. The second part lists the grievances against the king.The third part is why they want independence. The impact was that now more people favored independence. -
Retreat from New York
The fighting shift from the New England colonies to the Middle colonies.The British defeated the Americans and force them out of New York into New Jersey. Nathan Hale was an American spy who was hung and killed by the British.Moral was low for Gen. Washington and many men deserted. -
Crossing the Delaware
The Americans cross the Delaware to attack Trenton. The Americans were faced by the Hessians, paid soldiers, and defeated them. Moral was high after the victory. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge is located in Pennsylvania.The British camped in Philadelphia.Conditions were harsh the Americans faced a freezing cold winter.The Americans left Valley Forge well trained. -
Battle of Saratoga
British's goal was to drive towards Albany NY.From Canada 8000 move south capturing forts.From the west a smaller force would go through Mohawk Valley.From the south Gen. Howe would lead and army up the Hudson.The Americans cut the British that were moving in from the West.It was an American victory. -
Help from overseas
The French were waiting to see if the Americans really had a chance to win.French became the first ally of America.Baron Von Steuben was a German Gen. in the American army and helped train them. His job was to train the American army. -
Brighter Days
The Americans won the battle of King's Mountain.Nathaneal Greene was a Gen. in the American army.The Americans won a big victory at the battle of Cowpens. -
Treaty of Paris
The King of England wanted to keep fighting but the Parliament voted to stop.Ben Franklin and John Adams were snet to negotiate peace.The result of the Treaty was a new nation was formed.
