have only ONE battle to avoid all battles to fight a defensive war and wear out the Britishto starve the British.

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have only ONE battle to avoid all battles to fight a defensive war and wear out the Britishto starve the British

They wanted land they wanted money they just wanted to they thought it would lead participateto the end of slavery

Saratoga and Trenton Trenton and Princeton Yorktown and Princeton TRENTON PRINCETON

Yorktown Princeton SaratogaTrenton

our large and powerful navy our supplies our trainingour leader, George Washington

territory west of the Mississippi all territory east of the Mississippi all money left over a promise of no more wars

Cornwallis surrendered Cornwallis wins Washington withdrew

The U.S., Germany, and France The U.S. Germany, and Britain The U.S., France, and Britain Britain France The United States

Washington was an experienced military leader He inspired courage and confidence in his troops

Troops were hungry (no food for days) Troops were VERY cold – no hats, coats, shoes