1. Early Battles of the American Revolution

2. I. New York Campaign
1776 General Howe arrived in New York with 34,000 troops and 10,000
Sailors
Washington had 20,000 troops
                  

3. New York Campaign Battle of Long Island 1400 Americans killed
Americans retreat to Manhattan island

5. Nathan Hale
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”

6. II. Battle of Trenton
On Christmas night Washington crossed the Delaware to attack the Hessians (German Mercenaries ) at Trenton
First victory for Washington
Soon after Washington would win at Princeton and winter in Morristown

8. III. Battle of Saratoga Turning point in the war for 3 reasons
Convinced the French to join the war
Ended British threat to New England
Boosted the spirits of the Americans

9.                                                                                                  
Saratoga