Winning Independence British moved north from Florida to Georgia, then South Carolina Lord Charles Cornwallis – British commander Carried war into North.

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Winning Independence British moved north from Florida to Georgia, then South Carolina Lord Charles Cornwallis – British commander Carried war into North Carolina

FRANCIS MARION Guerilla tactics used by Americans. Led men through swamps without warning. Used this to slow down the British advancement Nickname – Swamp Fox

Traitor A person who betrays his or her country or cause and helps the other side. upset for not being promoted by Congress; Benedict Arnold: plotted to turn West Point over to the British but plan was discovered; married a woman whose family were strong Loyalists

Final Battle Cornwallis moved troops to the Yorktown peninsula. Washington – on land French – on water Cornwallis – surrendered 3 weeks later.

Making Peace With Britain Treaty of Paris Parliament voted in favor of peace. Ben Franklin and John Adams were a part of the American delegation. Britain recognized the independence of the United States. Boundaries: Atlantic on east, Canada on the north, the Mississippi River on the west, and Florida on the South. Florida returned to Spain. U.S. agreed to “earnestly recommend” to restore rights & property of Loyalists.

Congress Approved Treaty April 15, 1783 Almost exactly eight years since the “shot heard around the world.”

Why did the Americans Win? Patriotic Spirit Strong Leadership Geography Help From Abroad

Impact of the Revolution Created a new nation of 13 independent states. French citizens rebelled - issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen Inspired later independence movements in Latin America