1. Workbook Page 64 FRONT

2. I. Victory at Yorktown A. General Clinton B. Change in Plans 1. General Charles Cornwallis 2. Washington Knew that Admiral deGrasse was headed toward the Chesapeake Bay. 3. Washington’s troops, Rochambeau’s troops and Admiral de Grasse’s troops. C. 14,000 American and French troops trapped 7,500 British and Hessian troops. D. Cornwallis surrendered on October 19, 1781.

3. II. Independence A. Introduction 1. The British decided to give the Americans independence. 2. Ben Franklin, John Adams and John Jay represented the Americans. 3. The Americans could fish off the coast of Canada. B. The Newburgh Conspiracy 1. The Congress refused to fund their pensions and provide other pay. 2. Washington convinced the angry soldiers to be patient with Congress and convinced Congress to pay the soldiers.

4. C. Washington’s Farewell 1. George Washington 2. He returned to his home. D. Why Americans won the War 1. The British had to transport supplies and soldiers thousands of miles. 2. They had difficulty controlling the countryside. 3. France and Spain E. Influence of the American Revolution 1. Toussaint Louverture.

5. Homework Revolutionary War Map- due Monday November 23rd