American Revolution The Colonies at War

Objectives How Washington defeated the Hessians at Trenton and the British at Princeton Why the American Victory at Saratoga was a turning point in the war How European allies helped the Continental Army.

War in the North Continental Army tries to capture both Montreal and Quebec Hopes to force Canada out of the War Fails badly

New York Campaign British troops forced from Boston eventually Land in New York Lead by General William Howe Want to split the colonies Will land on Long Island Defeats Washington easily Because Washington had spread his forces too thin

Victory at Trenton Recovering from defeat at New York, Washington launches a surprise attack Does this to boost recruitment Boost morale of the Army Attacks the Hessians the day after Christmas Forces them to surrender

Battle of Princeton British react swiftly to the attack at Trenton Send General Cornwallis to pursue Washington Washington wins the battle at Princeton

Battle of Saratoga British angered by losses at Trenton and Princeton, seek to control the Hudson River Valley October 17, 1777, Continental Army defeats and causes British to surrender Major turning point Showed foreign countries that America might possibly win Results in the Treaty of Alliance with the French

Help From Europe Many Europeans will provide assistance Baron Friedrich von Steuben Marquis de Lafayette Thaddeus Koscuszko and many others will assist in the American cause

War in the West British will raid the Ohio River Valley George Roger Clark Will lead a series of raids against British forts in the Ohio River Valley This will weaken the British control in the Ohio River Valley

War At Sea The Continental Navy had a very few ships Relied on privateers John Paul Jones Famous battle between the Bonhomme Richard and Serapis “I have not yet begun to fight”

Discussion What advantages and disadvantages did the Americans have fighting the war

Assignment Read 232—237 Questions pg. 237

What you have learned today How Washing defeated the Hessians at Trenton and the British at Princeton Why the American Victory at Saratoga was a turning point in the war How European allies helped the Continental Army.