Turning Points of the American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War saw key turning points including battles like Trenton and Saratoga, harsh winters at Valley Forge, and the final victory at Yorktown. Factors contributing to the Patriots' win were British underestimation, political nature of the conflict misunderstanding, high Patriot motivation, and assistance from France. The war's end with the Treaty of Paris in 1783 marked American independence and established boundaries for the United States.
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September 15, 1776 -William Howe captures New York City Battle of Trenton - short of food, supplies, ammunition - Washington saves his army- and the Revolution- by counterattacking on December 26, 1776 - they cross the Delaware River in the middle of Christmas night, and surprised attacked German mercenaries
Into the night, Washington sends his troops north of Princeton Battle of Princeton (January 3, 1777) - Washington inflicted heavy causalities on British General Charles Cornwallis s troops Battle of Saratoga - fought in two stages on Sept. 19thand Oct. 7th,1777 -without victory, American forces would likely not have received critical assistance from a very important ally.
Who were encouraged to recognize American independence after the victory at Saratoga?
Valley Forge (1777/1778) - in Pennsylvania, Washington s army spent harsh and hungry winter outside of Philadelphia - soldiers suffered from lack of supplies and food
Yorktown, Virginia (1781) - plan to trap Cornwallis s army - need the help of French fleet to block the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay (trapping the British navy) - trapped by both land and sea- Cornwallis surrenders his army on October 19, 1781 Treaty of Paris (1783) - recognized American independence and granted boundaries to the United States
Four Main Factors Contribute to Patriots Win 1. British underestimated Patriots 2. British misunderstood political nature of conflict 3. Patriots were highly motivated 4. Patriots were assisted by France
British Abandon their Allies - most loyalists were prevented from returning home after the war - Native Americans were abandoned Impacts on Women - inspired women to seek a larger voice in public affairs Changes for African Americans - Revolution inspired many slaves to demand freedom
