The battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the War Why???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

boosted American spirits The European nations, especially France, realized that the United States might actually win its war against Great Britain.

France who stayed quite at first, declared war on Britain and sent money, equipment, and troops to aid the American Patriots. Spain declared war on Britain in 1779. Why did these countries help the Americans??

They hated the British

Valley Forge Washington set up camp at Valley Forge, about 20 miles to the west of the British. Washington and his troops endured a winter of terrible suffering, lacking decent food, clothing, and shelter. Washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge was keeping the Continental Army together. How did these tough times work to their advantage

It weeded out the weak and made the ones who remained more determined to win the war.

Money Problems The Continental Congress had problems raising money to finance the war effort. While they received some money from countries abroad and from certain states. Eventually they printed to much money which led to

Inflation

Search for equality Many groups were being neglected throughout the colonies Women began to letting their voices be heard.

A call to end slavery Some religious groups to begin to call out against slavery in the late 1700s While the talking continued slavery would remain rampant for many years to come.