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Topic: Estimating the success of the American Revolutionary forces

British fail to press a victory

British fail to press a victory Failed colonial attempt to invade Canada Colonial troops pushed out of Boston Battles in NY (1776) Howe vs. Washington Long Island Troops demoralized Washington escapes, Forging the Delaware River (December 1776) Washington’s defeat at Germantown Retreat to Valley Forge (Winter HQ)

Saratoga: Turning Point of the Revolution

Saratoga: Turning Point of the Revolution British General Burgoyne sent to capture Hudson River Colonial General Benedict Arnold attacks, keeps British locked up in Northern NY/Canada Howe sends no aid to Burgoyne Saratoga: Burgoyne surrounded, forced to give up America “can” win the war!

Revolution on the World Stage

Revolution on the World Stage Role of Ben Franklin French aid increased post Saratoga 1778- French military alliance (Navy power) Troops led by Rochambeau Other European nations fight Britain (“Armed Neutrality”) Colonies now only a secondary concern

The Final Phases

The Final Phases Frontier Wars Benedict Arnold turns traitor  why? 1777- “Bloody Year” on the frontier (Chief Brant of Mohawks) 1784 Fort Stanwix Treaty (land cession) Benedict Arnold turns traitor  why? Colonial General Greene retakes the south (1781) Final Battle: Yorktown Lord Cornwallis surrounded by American and French

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Paris Brits as war-weary Franklin, Adams, John Jay in Paris Britain formally recognizes USA Generous boundaries (Mississippi and Great Lakes) Britain hoped to pull US away from French alliance  fails US now an independent nation

Conclusion 1) In your opinion, to what extent did American forces “win” the Revolution? Explain your answer in 3-4 sentences.