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Help From The French
The French had secretly sent weapons to the Patriots because they were still angered by the British victory in the French and Indian War. -
War Moves to the Middle States
The Bristish retreat from Boston, moving the war to the Middle States. -
The British go to New York
The British decided to seize New York City in order to stop the rebellion.General William and Admiral Richard Howe, joined forces on Staten Island and sail into New York harbor. -
The British Capture Philadelphia
The Continental Congress fled the city, Washington was unsuccessful in keeping the British out. The British capture Philadelphia. -
Defeat In New York
The Battle of New York ended with the Americans retreating after losing. -
Washington goes to Trenton
Washington led 2,400 men in small rowboats across the icy Delaware River. -
Battle of Trentom
The American troops marched through Trenton, New Jersey, the Hessians were sleeping, the Americans killed 30 Hessians and took 918 captive. In a surprise attack, the Americans were able to defeat the British. -
Washington Losses Troops
Most of Washington's men had either deserted or had been killed or captured. The terms of enlistment of Washington's troop ended. -
The Fight For Philadelphia
General Howe began his campaign to seize the American capital at Philadelphia. -
Victory At Saratoga
American troops surrounded Burgoyne at Saratoga, where he surrened to General Gates. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge is outside Philadelphia, it served as a camp for the Continental Army. During their time in the camp, many of the troops died due to starvation and disease. -
French And American Alliance
The French recognized American independence and signed an alliance or treaty of cooperation. -
Help From Friedrich von Steuben
Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian captain and drillmaster, volunteered his services to General Washington and promised to train the soldiers. -
The British Move South
The British change their military strategy and begin to move South where they hoped to rally Loyalist support. -
Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette join's George WashingtonsArmt, he lobbied for French reinforcements in France and led a command in Virginia. -
The British Take Savannah
The British easily take Savannah and establish a royal governor to command Georgia. -
Charles Cornwallis Sails South
General Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis replaced Howe in New York, sailed south with 8,500 men. -
British Capture Charles Town
The British capture Charles Town, South Carolina. -
General Henry Clinton Leaves
General Henry Clinton left to New York, leaving Cornwallis to command the Britsh forces in the South and to conquer South and North Carolina -
Cornwallis' Success
The redcoats gained lots of support from African American, who escaped from Patriot slave owners to join the British and win their freedom. -
Cornwallis' Goes To Camden
Cornwallis' army attacked American forces at Camden, South Caroline. he established forts across the state. -
French Army Land In Newport
A French army of 6,000 had landed in Newport, Rhode Island, after the British left the city and moved South. The French stationed one fleet there and another in the West Indies. -
British Losses In 1781
At Cowpens, South Carolina, British expected the Americans to flee, but the Americans fight back and forced the British to surrender -
Congress Appoint Robert Morris
The Congress appointed a rich Philadelphia merchant named Robert Morris as superintendent of finance. -
Cornwallis Attacks Green
Cornwallis attacked Green at Guilford Court House, North Carolina. Cornwallis won the battle but lost many of his troops. -
Green Asks For Help
Greene weakened the British, but he worried about the fight for the South. He wrote a letter to Lafayette, asking for help. -
Troops Are Paid
Thanks to Morris and Salomon, the troops were finally paid in specie or gold coins. -
Cornwallis surrenders
His troops were outnumbered and worn out, Cornwallis surrender. -
Yorktown
The British are trapped by the French and Americans and are forced to surrender at Yorktown. -
British Surrender
Washington, the French generals, and their troops assembled to accept the British Surrender. -
Treaty Of Paris
The delegates signed the Treaty of Paris, which confirmed the U.S. independence and set the boundaries. The United States stretched from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River and from Canda to the Florida border.
