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French Help
The French start secretly sending weapon to the Patriots. -
British Retreat
The British retreat from their stations in Boston, Massachusetts. They start to move toward the Middle states specifically to seize New York City. -
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Joining forces
In the summer months of the year General William Howe and Admiral Richard Howe join forces in Staten Island to go to New York there were 32,000 soldiers. -
Michael Graham
Michael Graham was a volunteer for the Continental Army. He describes his encounters of how the defeat in New York effected Washington and his men. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington knew his men would go home if they didn't have a victory soon so he led 2,400 men through the Delaware River to sneak attack the Hessian soldiers that worked for the British. The Americans captured 918, killed 20 people and took six Hessian cannons. -
The Last of the Continental Army
December 31st marked the date that enlistment ended for the American soldiers while there were less than 8,000 men left of his army. -
Eight days Later
The Americans gained another victory against 1,200 British stationed at Princeton. -
The British Make Moves
General Howe began to seize Philadelphia because he was trying to gain the nations capital. -
The Victory of Saratoga
The British surrender to the Americans as they were trying to join together in Albany. This happens because General Burgoyne takes too long to make his way up to the meeting point. This major win is a turning point in the war and the French start to help the Americans because of this. -
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Valley Forge
This is where General George Washington stationed his men throughout the cold winter months just outside of Philadelphia. -
American and French Alliance is formed
The French recognize the idependece and leadership qualities that the Continental Army has displayed and they continue to help the American colonists even more. -
Help from a Captain Friedrich von Steuben
While still at Valley Forge American troops were helped by Friedrich von Steuben who was a captain that volunteered his skills to George Washington. Steuben taught the men various skills and knowledge. -
A Shift Towards the South
During the summer months of 1778 the British decided to move all military operations to the South. -
Civilians at War
Many civilians such as Molly Pitcher were very influential ein the outcome of the Battle of Monmouth and all of the other wars. -
A British Takeover
The British expidition took Savannah Georgia. -
Control of Georgia
The royal governor form Britain once again commanded Georgia. -
Marquis de Lafayette
Lafayette was a young french man who helped to get French reinforcement and later on led soldiers in Virginia during the last years at war. -
A Replacement General
Once Charles Cornwallis came to office switching places with General Henry Clinton they gained South Carolina taking 5,500 as prisoners of war then off to New York. -
British Loses South Carolina
The British met in Cowpens, South Carolina expecting the Americans to surrender but they fought back. -
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A New Superintendent of Finance
Robert Morris becomes the new superintendent of finance and is elected by Congress. He worked closely with Haym Saloman to create wages for the Continental Army. -
A Letter to Help the British
After General Cornwallis won a battle in North Carolina but, this victory payed the price of 93 killed, 26 missing and over 400 wounded. In his letter he says that in the south they desperately need help. -
Cornwallis' Army
The army Cornwallis commanded won against the American in Camden, South Carolina. -
Payment For Continental Soldiers
From all the efforts made by Morris and Saloman the troops recieved payment in gold coins. -
Cornwallis surrenders
Yorktown's Battle lasted three weeks which was when Charles Cornwallis finally told his men to surrender. -
Yorktown
The American and French armies all came along Yorktown, Virginia to witness a formal surrender. -
Agreement on Surrender
George Washington and the other French generals accept the British surrender. -
The British Establishments
Within three months of the defeat and the British started to establish forts all throughout the state. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a document that all delegates signed to confirm U.S. independence and set the countries boundaries.
