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The War Moves to the Middle States
The British wanted to isolate New England so they transported to New York in order to move the war to middle states. -
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Summer of 1776
General William Howe and Admiral Richard Howe sailed into the New York Harbor with 32,000 soldiers. This was the greatest expeditionary force ever put together. -
Help from the French
Since early in the year, the French has been sending weapons to the Americas to help the patriots defeat the British. -
The Defeat of the Patriots
Washington along with his army wasdefeated by the British in New York. -
The cross of the Delaware River to Trenton
During a horibble storm, George Washington led 2,400 men across the icy Delaware River in order to reach Trenton, New Jersey. -
Battle of Trenton
After Washington and his army arrived at Trenton, they surprised Hessians with attack and killed 30 men, took 918 captives and collected 6 cannons. -
The end of Washington's amry's enlistment
Washington's army's enlistment expired on this date. -
Victory for Americans
Patriots defeated 1,200 British at Princeton. This isnpired the Americans to march to Morristown in New Jersey. -
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General Howe attempts to capture the capital of Philidelphia
The British captured Philidelphia and resided amongst the many loyalisits there. -
Saratoga
"Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne surrendered to the Americans which changed Britain's strategy at war. -
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Valley Forge
British troops took over Philidelphia and lived in good conditions while Patriots lived in horibble conditions such as a lack of clothing and shelter -
Treaty of Cooperation
A document that included France's recognization of America's independence and promised to become allies with the British only afer they recognize America's independence. -
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Britain's military strategy was changed
The British thought that it would be best to move to the south because there they could accumulate more Loyalists and work their way up to the North. -
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Early British Success the South
A British expidation overtook Savannah, Georgia. -
Lafayette and the French
French leader, Marquis de Lafayette, joined forces with George Washingotn and helped them figh at Valley Forge in Virginia. -
British Sail South
General Henry Clinton and Chalres Cornwallis sailed to south along with 8,500 men. -
The French Arrive
6,000 French soldiers landed in Newport, Rhode Island and joined forces with American army. -
Great Victory for British
The British captured Charles Town in South Carolina and obtained over 5,500 American prisoners of war. -
Another Victory for Britain
Along with his army, Cornwallis defeated Americans at Camden, South Carolina. -
British Made Their Mark on South Carolina
All across the state of South Carolina, the British estabished forts for their army. -
British Defeat
British and Amercian forces met in Cowpens, South Carolina and eventually the Americans made the redcoats surrender. -
The British Fight Back
Cornwallis wanted revenge against the Americans and attacked them at the Guilford Court House in North Carolina. -
Congress apoints Robert Morris as superintendent of finance
Robert Morris was a wealty man from Philidelphia who was appointed the suerintendent of finance by Congress -
Troops were paid in specie (gold coin)
Troops of the Continental Army were finally recognized because of Robert Morris and Haym Salomon. -
The Final Surrender of the British
With British troops being completely outnumbered by Amercian troops, General Cornwallis finally surrended. -
The End of the American Revolution
In Yorktown, Virginia, Colonel William Fontaine along with the French and American armies awaited the surrender of the British. -
Acceptance of British Surrender
The American troops along with the French finally accepted Britain's surrender. -
Treaty of Paris
This document assured America's independence and the boundaries set for the nation.
