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Secrets Between French and America
The French had been secretly sendin weapons to the patriots. The victory at Saratoga caused the French to gain trust in the Americans and agreed to support the revolution. -
British retreat
The British have now retreated from boston to try and move the war to the middle states and they isolate New England . By doing this the British hope to stop rebellion. During this proccess, they seize New York. -
Howe Brothers take New York
General William Howe and Admiral Richard Howe came together on Staten Island and Sailed into the New York Harbor with 32,000 soldiers. The soldiers consisted of Hessians and British soldiers. -
Americans Fail to win in New York
George Washington rallied 23,000 men to defend New York against the british. He was out numbere and his troops consisted of untrained soldiers with poor equipment. Due to tjis, the americans were forced to retreat. -
British push Washington into Pennsylvania
Britain have now pushed Washingtons army into Pennsylvania. Through out this fight Washington lost about 15,000 men, leaving the rest of his men to soon be leaving due to there enlistment coming to an end on December 31st. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington led a Group of 2,400 men across the Delaware River on Christmas Night. -
Morning Aftter Christmas
Washington's men marched nine miles through snow to ge to Trenton, New Jersey. The storm caused Hessians to beleive that the Americans will not attack. This led to heavily drinking and passing out. This is when washington attacked and killed 30 enemies along with capturing 918 Hessians and stealing six cannons. -
Howe Hopes to seize capital
General Howe began his campain to seize the American capital in Philidelphia. His troops sailed from New York to the head of Chesapeake Bay and landed near the capital. Washington troop tried to fight them off, but he failed. The British then captured the capital -
Victory at Saratoga
American troops surrounded Burgoyne at saratoga. He surrendered his army to General Gates. This surrender caused britain to change their war strategy. They generally kept their troops along the shore, close to the supply bases of the British fleet. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge, (outside of philidelphia), served as a camping sight for the continental amy during the winter (1777-1778). It was Freezing, Patriots struggled to survive due to the harsh weather conditions. They huddled together for warmth being that they were half naked and very cold. -
Victory in Princeton
Another astonishing victory took place eight days after the battle of Trenton. Washington fought off 1,200 British soldiers. These victories got Washington to lead his army into winter camp near Morristown, in northern New Jersey -
French Alliance
The French had now recognized the American Independence and signed an alliance. This alliance stated that France cannot make peace with Britain unless Britain recognizes Americas independence. -
Friedrich von Steuben
Friedrich van Steuben was a Prussian captain and a talented drill master. He volunteered to help General Washington make his men into real soldiers. He taught them how to stand at attention, fire and reload quickly, and wield bayonets. -
Marquis de Lafayette
Lafayette was a brave, idealistic 20 year old French aristocrat. He offered his assistance to General Washington. He was a part of the troops that entered Valley Forge. He also lobbied for french reinforcements in 1779 and led a command in Virginia in the last years of war. -
British change Military strategies
After the defeat in Saratoga the British begin to move south. They hoped to rally loyalist support and reclaim their former colonies and then slowly fight thier way back north. -
British take Georgia
the British expedition easily takes Savannah, Georgia. -
Royal Goverment forms in Georgia
A royal government then again commanded Georgia. -
Henry and Charles
Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis, who had replaced howe in New York, gathered 8,500 men and traveled south. -
*Clinton and Cornwallis take Charles Town, SC
This was the Britain's greatest victory in war, capturing Charles Town, South Carolina. The British imprisoned 5,500 America slodiers. After this, Clinton then left for New York leaving Cornwallis to command the British forces and conquer South and North Carolina. -
Cornwallis in Camden
Cornwallis and his army defeated American forces at Camden, South Carolina. -
French reinforcements
In Newport, Rhode Island, a French army of 6,000 arrived after the british left the city to focus on the south. The French had stationed one fleet there and another in the west indies. Soon after Cornwallis' planned reached Lafayette, he suggested that the French and Americans should join forces. -
Patriots attack Cornwallis
The British have now established across the state. When Cornwallis advances into North Carolina, Patriots attack and cut British communication lines. This cause the red coats to retreat south. -
Forces meet at Cowpens, South Carolina
The continental army and the Britain army meet in Cowpens, South Carolina. The British expected the out numbered Continental army to flee, but the total opposite happens and the british face defeat. -
Greene asking for help
Greene had weakened the British army But worried for the south. He wrote a letter to Lafayette asking him to move hs troops to the south. -
Rich Merchant
Congress appointed a rich merchant named Robert Morris as superintendent of finance. His associate was Hayam Salomon. They both begged and borrowed on their ersonal credit to raise money to provide salaries for the continental army -
Paid troops
The continental army troops were finally paid for their hardships. They either got paid in specie or gold coins. -
*Victory at Yorktown
Cornwallis was outnumbered by more than two to one. He was exausted from all of his troubles and finally raised the white flag. -
British surrender
The American and French army stood lining a road near Yorktown to witness the British surrender. The French were dressed in bright blue coats and white trousers and the Americans stood proud in their faded Continental uniforms. -
Acceptence of the Surrender
ON october 19th, Washington and the French generals assembled to accept the British surrender. -
*Treaty of Paris
On this date the delegates signed the Treaty of Paris. This confirmed U.S independence and set boundries on the new nation. The United States now stretched from the Atlantic ocean to the Mississippi River, and from Canada to the Florida border.
