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One Last Desperate Attack
On late December 25, 1776, Washington crossed the Delaware River to Trenton. Since it was Christmas, and General Howe called off the war for the winter, the Hessians were not expecting this late night attack after their Christmas feast. Because of this, the Americans took 868 prisoners without any deaths. This victory gave Americans a major boost in moral, and George Washington received more troops for his army. This told the British that the Americans were going to be harder to beat. -
A Surprise Victory
The Battle of Saratoga was an important turning event in the war between Britain and America because it showed that the Americans were not hopeless farmers. Burgoyne, a British general, attacked the rebels, but the rebels beat them back. On October 17, 1777, Burgoyne accepted defeat. This also inspired other Americans that this was not a lost cause. Because of this, France allied with the Americans. This would be crucial in their eventual win. France would provide supplies, soldiers, and ships. -
Bitter Cold Training
The events at Winter at Valley Forge were one of the most significant during the American Revolution because the Americans camped at Valley Forge to train and to wait until the British abandoned Philadelphia. This event should be considered as amongst the most significant because they camped there to train and to wait until the British left Philadelphia and ambush them. Events after Winter at Valley Forge was winning and led to the Americas winning their independence. -
Its a Trap!
The surrender at Yorktown in 1781 was an important turning point because if it wasn't for Washington's well-thought out plan, General Cornwallis would not have surrendered. Americans and French troops surrounded Yorktown where Cornwallis' army was resting, and the French warships had arrived to cut off any hope of British rescue by sea. On October 6, 1781, Ceneral Cornwallis surrendered.
