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French still have hatred toward British from the previous encounterment and had secretly sent weapons to the Patriots. French recognize American Army and agreed to support Revolution. French signed Alliance with the Patriots
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The British had retreated from Boston into the Middle states.
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General Howe & Admiral Howe sail into New York harbor with 32,000 soldiers including thousands of Hessians.
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The Battle of New York ended with an American retreat and heavy losses. Michael Graham described it as confusing and horrific.
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Washington led 2,400 mein in small rowboats across the Delaware River.
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Trenton, NJ being held by Hessians was attacked by surprise. Patriots killed 30 and took 918 captive.
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Men had deserted, died, or have been captured. Fewer than 8,000 men remained and their service was almost up. Washington did whatever he could to keep the morale high.
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The Americans were victorious in a battle in Princeton against 1,200 men, this encouraged them to march into Morristown.
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General Howe began campaign to seize American capital in Philadelphia.
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American troops surrounded Burgoyne at Saratoga. Burgoyne surrenders army to General Gates. Changed Britains tactics.
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Albigenese Waldo serves as surgeion for Continental Army camp in Valley Forge outside of Philadelphia during the Winter of 1777-1778.
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French agreed not to make peace with Britain until they recognize American Independence.
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Prussian captain volunteers to services for General Washington which gave an amazing transformation for the American Army.
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British began to shift operations to the South where they hoped to Rally loyalists support to reclaim former colonies.
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Cornwallis's army smashed American forces at Camden, SC
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British expedition led to the capture of Savannah, Georgia.
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Lobbied for French reinforcements during the misery of bore at Valley Forge.
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A royal governor commanded Georgia once again.
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French army of 6,000 landed in Newport, Rhode Island after British left to focus South.
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Replaced Howe in New York, along with the ambitious general Charles Cornwallis sailed south with 8,500 men,
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In General Henry & Cornwallis victories they captured Charlestown and marched 5,500 American troops off as prisoners of war.
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British established forts across the state. Patriot bands attacked harder and cut communications.
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Congress appoint wealthy merchant Robert Morris as superintedent of finance.
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British expected outnumbered Americans to flee, but Continental Army fought back.
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Cornwallis won at Guilford Courthouse, NC costing him a fourth of his troops.
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Greene had weakened British, but was worried about the fight in the South. He sent a letter pleading for help from Lafayette.
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The efforts of Morris and Salomon the troops were finally paid in specie, or gold coin
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Washington being triumphant, French generals & troops accept British Surrender.
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Being outnumbered and exhausted, Cornwallis finally surrenders.
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Colonel William Fontaine stood with American and French armies witnessing the British Surrneders
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There are peace talks in Paris
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Delegates sign Treaty of Paris confirming U.S indepedence and set boundaries of new nation.
