Reteaching WS 6-4

What was Washington’s Strategy at the end of the war? Washington’s main army was camped : Near NYC Keeping eye on British General Clinton’s forces French forces were expected to arrive: Army Navy Washington decides to attack British in Virginia (not NYC)

Autumn 1780 F-

August 1781 C- March south and meet up with Lafayette Also coordinate with French Fleet- Washington’s forces outnumbered the British 2 to 1. Patriot forces have a siege of British forces at Yorktown. Siege?

French Fleet

September 1781 A- * Washington’s forces trap Cornwallis forces

October 9- Battle (Siege) of Yorktown begins Last about 2 weeks Patriot forces continually move closer to British positions. Finally Cornwallis surrenders on October 19,1781.

Battle of Yorktown

October 19- Battle (Siege) of Yorktown ends Finally Cornwallis surrenders on October 19,1781

April 1783-Treaty of Paris D- FROM LEFT-American Negotiators JOHN JAY JOHN ADAMS BEN FRANKLIN

September- 1783 Treaty of Paris – land gained H-

December – 1783 Washington’s Farewell

Fraunces’ Tavern --NYC

Washington Resigns His Command of the Continental Army

Mt. Vernon--Virginia

Treaty of Paris Negotiated over the next 12-18 months Finalized on 1783 (September) 3 American diplomats Ben Franklin John Adams John Jay