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French-American Aid
The French have been secretly supplying the Patriots with weapons from this date to 1778. -
British Retreat and Reexamine
The British retreat from Boston and plan to Seize New York to stop the rebellion -
William and Richard Howe Come Together
Admiral Richard Howe and General William Howe join forces on Staten Island and create the largest British expeditionary force ever. -
Withdrawl
After the Battle of Long Island, the Continental Army was withdrawing and it was almost impossible through all the confusion. -
The Battle of Trenton
George Washington marches into Trenton on Christmas to surprise attack and defeat the Hessians -
A Thirst for Victory
Washington needed a victory so his soldiers wouldn't abandon him. -
The Battle of Princeton
General Washington, only 8 days after his victory at Trenton, kept his armies momentum and attacked Princeton and won. -
Seizing Philly
General Howe Starts to work out his plan of seizing the American capital of Philadelphia -
Capturing Philly
General Howe sailed into the Chesapeake bay and defeated Washington's troops and captured Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Continental Army surrounds Burgoyne, ruining the British's 3 pronged attack on the army. -
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Winter of Valley Forge
While retreating, Washington and the Continental army got caught in a storm and set up camp at Valley Forge. A harsh winter came and 2000 men died from lack of supplies and the cold/harsh conditions. -
French Alliance
The French now recognize the American cause for independence and now trust Americans after their victory over the British at Saratoga. -
Von Steuben Joins the Mix
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian Military officer, arrives at Valley Forge to whip George Washington's untrained men into real soldiers. -
From the Bottom Up
The British retreat south after their defeat at Saratoga and start their conquering from the southern colonies, to gain loyalist support. -
The Start of British Power from the South
The British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell captures Savannah, Georgia. -
Marquis de Lafayette
This Military leader assisted at Valley Forge and at this time, was in France asking for reinforcements. -
A New Governor for Georgia
A new Royal Governor was appointed to command Georgia. -
Clinton and Cornwallis
General Henry Clinton and General Charles Cornwallis sailed to Charles Town, South Carolina with 8,500 men and achieved their greatest victory of the war. -
Clinton and Cornwallis Part 2
They Marched 5,500 Americans soldiers away as prisoners of war and Clinton went off to New York leaving Cornwallis to command the British troops. -
The French Land
6,000 French soldiers land in Rhode Island after the British leave for the South. -
SC Forts
The British make forts across South Carolina -
Cowpens, SC
Whilst outnumbered, the Americans fought against the British and Won at Cowpens, SC -
A Letter For Help
Nathanael Greene writes a letter to Marquis de Lafayette asking for help against the weakened British forces. -
Robbert Morris, Superintendent of Finance
Robert Morris is appointed as superintendent of finance. -
Paying Troops
With Robert Morris as Superintendent of Finance, they were finally able to pay troops so they wouldn't leave the army. -
Cornwallis Surrenders
Cornwallis sets up at Yorktown, which played heavily in the Patriots favor since the French could blockade the river and the patriots and french could surround them on land. -
Humiliation
Washington and French generals gather to watch the British Surrender. -
The Treaty of Paris
Delegates from Spain, France, Britain and America sign a treaty which doubles the colonists land, and makes America Independent.
