Washington’s strategy: Keep his army A.L.I.V.E. The American Revolution

A. Army avoids destruction  Washington avoided any situation where his army could be destroyed  Escaping across the Delaware is a famous example of this The American Revolution

L. Launches surprise attack: Trenton  Beating the Hessians on Christmas night was a huge victory  1,000 Hessians surrender  America only has 2 wounded! The American Revolution

I. Invite French to join (Franklin)  Ben Franklin sent to France  Treaty of Alliance with France signed The American Revolution

V. Victory at Saratoga and Yorktown  Saratoga: encourages French to join an alliance against British  Yorktown: Final American victory The American Revolution

E. Ends with help of French Army/Navy  French navy pinned British army  French army aided Washington’s bombardment of Yorktown The American Revolution