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Early days
The French have been secretly sending weapons to the Patriots -
March
British retreat from Boston moving the battle to the Middle Sates. -
Summer
General William Howe and Richard Howe sail to New York harbor -
August
The battle for New York ended. -
Soldier
A volunteer soldier Michael Graham describes the withdrawal of troops from New York. -
Christmas Day
The Battle of Trenton took place. Where Washington risk everything to gain victory. He led an army of 2,400 over the Delaware River where he took by surprise a group of Hessians. -
December
The day where many soldiers contract were ending. -
Spring
General Howe begins his plan to seize the American capita Philadelphia. -
Late August
General Howe troops sail NY and reach the capital in late August. -
A win
Burgoyne troop surrender in Saratoga making it a win for the Patriots. -
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Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the Continental Army camp site during the winter. -
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Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the Continental Army camp site during the winter. -
France Alliance
France recognize America as an nation and sings alliance with America. -
February
Prussian Captain Friedrich Von Steuben volunteers to train America's troops. -
Summer 1778
British troops change strategies and started to head south. -
End
British troop take over Savannah, Georgia. -
Spring
A Royal governor is place in command of Georgia. -
La Fayette
A 20 year old Marquise de Lafayette volunteers his service and led a command in Virginia. -
Help Arrives 1780
French troops lands in Rhode Island. -
1780
Henry Clinton replace Howe and sail to the south with Charles Cornwallis. They captured Charlestown, South Carolina. -
Cornwallis
Clinton heads to NY and left Cornwallis in charge of conquering South and North Carolina -
August 1780
Cornwallis defeats patriots in Cowen, SC. -
1781
Congress made Robert Morris Superintendent of Finance. -
Forces Collides
Both troops meet at Cowden, South Carolina. Britain looses the battle. -
Two Months Later
Cornwallis anger by his lost attacks Green. -
Payment
Morris and Salomon finally paid the American troops. -
Yorktown
A three week battle at Yorktown where British forces were defeated. Cornwallis finally surrenders. -
British Surrender
France and American troops accept the British surrender. General Charles O'Hara representing Cornwallis handed his sword and British troops laid down their weapons. -
Washington Needs Help
Washington wrote a letter to Lafayette asking for help. The battle in Green had left Washington worried for the South colonies. -
Peace Treaty
Four nations gather in Paris to talk peace. Britain hoped to not give America full independence. France support America but fear that it may become a greater thread. Spain was only interested in gaining land. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is sign. This declares America independent and sets new boundaries.