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Britain Moving Out
After the British left Boston, they made their way to the Middle colonies because they had a plan to take over New York City. -
Join Forces
General Howe and Admiral Howe join together and build the largest British expedition forces. In their force, there were many German mercenaries. -
New York Lose
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. -
The French Helping Since 1776
Still mad that the British won in the French and Indian War, they supplied the Continental Army with weapons. -
Christmas Night
Afraid of losing his men because they kept on losing battles, Washington took his men across the Delaware River to surprise the Hessians soldiers. -
Surprise!
The Continental Army made their way to Trenton to attack the Hessians, who were hung over because of the previous night of drinking. -
Time Ends
The 8,000 men left of Washington's men, enlistment were going to end, which caused a lot of fear. -
Results in Trenton
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. -
Fight for Philadelphia
General Howe made his way to take over Philadephia, which is the American captial. -
Saratoga
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. -
Valley Forge
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. -
France Recognizes Independence
Making an alliance with the America, the French recognized that America was independent. -
Friedrich von Steuben
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. -
Change in Plans
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 -
Britain Success in the South Pt.1
Britain was able to take Savannah, Georgia -
British Success in the South Pt. 2
A royal governor placed in charge in Georgia once again. -
Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette aided Washington bygiving him reinforements -
Charlestown
General Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis captured Charlestown, South Carolina. -
French Aid
French Army landed in Rhode Island, which is after the Britsh left to fight in the South. -
British Success in the South Pt. 3
Cornwallis was able to take over Camden, South Carolina. -
British Success in the South
British were able to set up forts across the state. -
British Loses Pt. 1
The Continental Army fought against the British in Cowpens, South Carolina and forced Britain to retreat. -
British Loses Pt. 2
Cornwallis attacked Greene in Guilford Court House, North Carolina. Although they won, the Britsh lost many of his troops. -
Asking for Help
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. -
Finance
Congress appointed Robert Morris as superintendent of finance, which was to find money to find for the Continental Army -
Army Gets Paid
Robert Morris and Haym Salomon were able to raise enough money and they were finally able to pay the troops. -
Outnumbered
Realizing that he was outnumbered and low on ammuntion, Cornwallis surrended to the Continental Army. -
Yorktown Victory
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington after being trapped by the French and American troops. -
Seeking Peace
When the war was over, the United States, Great Britain, France, and Spain began to discuss peace. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was made to discuss the boundaries of the new country and to discuss the deals that were made.
