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After the British left Boston, they made their way to the Middle colonies because they had a plan to take over New York City.
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General Howe and Admiral Howe join together and build the largest British expedition forces. In their force, there were many German mercenaries.
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Although Washington tried his best to hold them back with his 23,000 men but he could not compete with the British force. As a result, Washington and his men retreated and Great Britain took New York.
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Still mad that the British won in the French and Indian War, they supplied the Continental Army with weapons.
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Afraid of losing his men because they kept on losing battles, Washington took his men across the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians soldiers.
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The Continental Army made their way to Trenton to attack the Hessians, who were hung over because of the previous night of drinking.
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The 8,000 men left of Washington's men, enlistment were going to end, which caused a lot of fear.
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After 8 days of fighting, the Continental Army were able to capture 6 cannons, 918 men, and kill 30 men. Therefore winning the Battle of Trenton.
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General Howe made his way to take over Philadephia, which is the American captial.
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After General John Burgoyne planned failed to meet up with Howe, Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys were able to make Burgoyne surrender to General Gates.
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During the winter in Valley Forge, the Continental Army faced many hardships. Some include the low on resources, uncommitted men, and hundreds of men dying.
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Making an alliance with the America, the French recognized that America was independent.
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As the continental grew worst in Valley Forge, the troops were surprised by Friedrich von Steuben, a drillmaster who helped Washington whip his men into shape.
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The British decided to change their coruse to the south in order to gain support from the loyalist since they lost a lot from Saratoga
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Britain was able to take Savannah, Georgia
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A royal governor placed in charge in Georgia once again.
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Marquis de Lafayette aided Washington bygiving him reinforements
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General Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis captured Charlestown, South Carolina.
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French Army landed in Rhode Island, which is after the Britsh left to fight in the South.
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Cornwallis was able to take over Camden, South Carolina.
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British were able to set up forts across the state.
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The Continental Army fought against the British in Cowpens, South Carolina and forced Britain to retreat.
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Cornwallis attacked Greene in Guilford Court House, North Carolina. Although they won, the Britsh lost many of his troops.
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After fighting a lot with the British, Greene asked help from Lafayette, asking him to convince the South into helping them and not the British.
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Congress appointed Robert Morris as superintendent of finance, which was to find money to find for the Continental Army
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Robert Morris and Haym Salomon were able to raise enough money and they were finally able to pay the troops.
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Realizing that he was outnumbered and low on ammuntion, Cornwallis surrended to the Continental Army.
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Cornwallis surrenders to Washington after being trapped by the French and American troops.
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When the war was over, the United States, Great Britain, France, and Spain began to discuss peace.
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The Treaty of Paris was made to discuss the boundaries of the new country and to discuss the deals that were made.
