American Revolution Notes PART TWO Due: Friday, October 28th The American Revolution The American Revolution

WAR Now that the colonists have declared their independence, they have to FIGHT for their independence. The war kicks into full gear!

Up to this point, the Continental Army had been struggling Up to this point, the Continental Army had been struggling. Washington gathers the troops and inspires them to follow his plan for a surprise attack.

Crossing the Delaware On Dec 25th 1776 Washington launched a surprise attack crossing the frozen Delaware River. He captured over 800 Hessian prisoners without losing one man.

Battle of Saratoga British General Burgoyne plans to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies. But, his plan fails. Burgoyne surrenders his entire army to the Americans! Wentworth Cheswell, a free African American fights in the battle. Saratoga is a turning point in the war. Benjamin Franklin helps negotiate the Treaty of Alliance with France and Spain.

Winter at Valley Forge

Winter at Valley Forge Washington and his men spend the long cold winter of 1777-1778 in Valley Forge Pennsylvania. The American troops are in desperate need of food and warm clothing. Marquis de Lafayette (a Frenchman) uses his own money to buy men clothes. Spent the winter training. When Spring came, the men were ready to test their training.

Yorktown

Yorktown British General Lord Cornwallis moves his troops to Virginia and wait for reinforcements. Washington sets a trap. James Armistead (a slave) was a double spy gives Washington information about British plans and they set up a plan. Cornwallis decides to leave but before he can leave, a fleet of French battleships sailed into the Bay. Cornwallis is trapped!

The Americans win their INDEPENDENCE! Trapped, Lord Cornwallis surrenders on Oct 17, 1781. The Americans win their INDEPENDENCE!

Treaty of Paris 1783 Signed in Paris by representatives of the United States and Great Britain. It has three main parts: 1. Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation 2. United States gains all land east of the Mississippi River from Canada to Florida 3. U.S. agrees to return all property taken from Loyalists.

Other Important People of the War John Paul Jones – Continental Army naval hero Hessians – German mercenary soldiers that fought for England Bernardo de Galvez – Spanish military leader that aided the Continental Army Haym Solomon – Jewish businessman that helped provide money to the Continental Army

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Summary 3-4 Sentences Answering the Essential Question… How was the Continental Army able to win the war for independence from Great Britain?