1 6-4 The American Revolution The War is Won

2 Change in Plans Washington knew the British army was camped in Yorktown, Virginia and that Marquis de Lafayette had them surrounded.

3 In August 1781, Washington learned that the French navy was headed toward Yorktown so he decided to attack the British at Yorktown so he would have the extra help. Washington's troops marched 200 miles in 15 days.

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5 The Siege of Yorktown Washington’s plan worked perfectly and the British were thoroughly confused. By the end of September, 14,000 American and French troops had trapped Cornwallis's 7,500 British and Hessian troops at Yorktown.

6 On October 9 the Americans and French began a tremendous bombardment.

7 British supplies were low, and many of the British soldiers were wounded or sick. Cornwallis finally surrendered on October 19, 1781.

8 Yorktown Over the bridge, Over the hill, Down around, To Yorktown (last battle)

9 Independence The fighting did not end completely after Yorktown, even though the British realized it was futile to keep fighting.

10 Both sides sent delegates to Paris to work out a treaty. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay represented the United States.

11 The American Congress ratified the treaty in April The final Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, By that time Britain had also made peace with France and Spain.

12 In the Treaty of Paris Great Britain agreed… …to recognize the United States as an independent nation …on the boundaries of the United States …to withdraw their troops …to give Americans the right to fish off the coast of Canada

13 Look carefully this is a test question!

14 The United States agreed… …that British merchants could collect debts owed by Americans …to return property taken from Loyalists

15 Washington's Farewell On December 4 Washington said farewell to his officers at a tavern in Manhattan. "With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take my leave of you.“

16 Three weeks later Washington formally resigned from the army. He returned to his home, Mount Vernon, in time for Christmas. He planned to live out his life quietly with his family.

17 ENGLAND Remember this? UNITED STATES Approximately 12,000,000 Approximately 2,800,000 (many loyal to England) Highly developed and flourishing Practically none Richest country in the World No money to support the war effort Large, well-trained army plus mercenary Hessians All volunteer forces - willing to fight but poorly equipped Few officers capable of leading Many dedicated & able officers plus foreign leaders Strange land with long distances to base of supplies Familiar land with easy access to limited supplies Strongest navy in the world No Navy

18 Despite overwhelming odds, the Americans won the Revolution because it was a people's movement. Its outcome depended not on any one battle or event but on the determination and spirit of all the Patriots.

19 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December

20 Fact Bank: A. At Yorktown, 14,000 American and French troops trap Charles Cornwallis’s 7,500 British and Hessian troops. SEPTEMBER 1781

21 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December A

22 Fact Bank: B. George Washington says farewell to his troops at Fraunces’ Tavern in Manhattan. DECEMBER 1783

23 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December A B

24 Fact Bank: C. After learning that Admiral Francois de Grasse is heading toward Chesapeake Bay, Washington secretly leads his troops south to Yorktown. AUGUST 1781

25 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December A BC

26 Fact Bank: D. American Congress ratifies the preliminary treaty. APRIL 1783

27 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December A BCD

28 Fact Bank: E. Realizing the hopelessness of the situation, Cornwallis surrenders. OCTOBER 19, 1781

29 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December A BCD E

30 Fact Bank: F. Washington camps north of New York City, waiting for a second fleet of French ships to arrive. NO DATE GIVEN IN THE READING

31 Fact Bank: G. The Battle of Yorktown begins as the American and French bombard British troops. OCTOBER 9, 1781

32 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December A BCD E G

33 Fact Bank: H. The final Treaty of Paris is signed, defining the borders of the United Sates and giving Americans the right to fish off the coast of Canada. SEPTEMBER 1783

34 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December A BCD E G H

35 Autumn 1780September 1781October 19, 1781September 1783 August 1781October 9, 1781April 1783December A BCD E G HF