The War for Independence Continued…

Loyalists v. Patriots Divided colonies Common Sense: written by Thomas Paine encouraging independence

Colonial Struggles Valley Forge Continental Army winter camp 2,500 soldiers died from harsh conditions

Defeat in New York British outnumber Americans Suffered huge losses British seize NY

The Turn of the War Battle of Trenton Crossing of the Delaware Victory for the Americans Crossing of the Delaware

Victory at Saratoga American troops surrounded a British army The British surrendered Changed British strategy

Military Strengths & Weaknesses U.S. Strengths U.S. Weaknesses Familiar with home ground Leadership (Washington) Inspiring cause of Independence Eventual French aid Untrained soldiers Food/ammunition shortage Inferior navy No central government

Military Strengths & Weaknesses British Strengths British Weaknesses Strong, well-trained army & navy Strong government Loyalists Long distance battlefields Unfamiliar terrain Weak leaders Some sympathy for American cause

Winning the War French Allies Increased supplies British were weakening

Victory at Yorktown French join forces Prevent naval aid to troops Naval help Prevent naval aid to troops Cornwallis surrenders

Seeking Peace 1783- Treaty of Paris Affirmed U.S. independence