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Defeat on Long Island
The Patriots had less than 20,000 troops, and the British outnumbered them which is one of the factors that led to the Patriot defeat on Long Island. -
The Hanging of Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale spied for the Patriots acting as a Dutch school teacher. When the British discovered who Hale really was, he was then hanged. -
The Battle at Trenton
On Christmas night in 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River with 2,400 men. The next morning, Washington ambushed the Hessians that were in Trenton, NJ, and won. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a huge turning point for the Patriots. A huge vitory that convinced the French to aid the Patroits. -
Winter at Valley Forge
During the winter of 1777-1778, Washington and his men spent the winter camped at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This was 20 miles west of the British, who spent their winter in Philadelphia. The Patriots did not have enough food, clothes, supplies, and men. Many die from sickness and starvation.
