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- Pivotal moment in the war
- First American victory
- Provided hope for the battles to come
- British General John Burgoyne attempted to control the Hudson River Valley, and failed
- Resulted in a strong alliance between the Americans and French, by showing the French that the Americans were to be taken seriously
- British strategy was a three-pronged attack on Albany NY, where General John Burgoyne captured Fort Ticonderoga and was marching to capture the Hudson River Valley
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- "league of friendships" - mutual alliance between the colonies
- established first national government for the US After Adopting:
- each state maintained most of their power
-the central government had very little power:
-could not levy taxes or regulate commerce
-had no executive and judicial branch
- could not enforce laws
- the states had to provide funds and solve their own trade issues -could not address national issues --weak government
- led to adoption of Constitution
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Valley Forge was the winter camp for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Though no battles were fought there, it became a turning point in the war. Soldiers endured extreme cold, hunger, and disease, but under the leadership of General George Washington and the training of Baron von Steuben, the army emerged stronger and more unified. This event showed the resilience and determination of the American forces and was crucial in preparing them for future battles.
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Treaty of Alliances
-Until US ind. was recognized, neither made peace with Britain
- US had to wait for France peace negotiations to settle before declaring ind.
- Divided land evenly
-Formally recognized US as ind. nation- France provided military/financial support :crucial for American victory in Rev War
- Led to victories, such as Yorktown because of strong navy
- Globally: Spread out Britain's resources
- gave US international recognition
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These best answer EQ B: How do physical geography, human geography and the human environment interact to influence or determine the development of cultures, societies and nations?
- Knowledge and experienced of the land gave them an advantage over the British for key battles
- Americans had the time to plan for British attacks, and the British were across an entire ocean
- Influences the development of nations, as without these advantages they would not have meaningfully won the War.