1. American Allies

2. Mary hays “Molly Pitcher”
She carried water to tired soldiers during a battle
Also worked as a nurse
Took over firing a cannon during battle after her husband was wounded

4. Women in the war
Martha Washington as well as many other wives followed their husbands to army camps cooked and served as nurses for sodiers
Deborah Sampson dressed as a man, enlisted and fought in several engagements

5. Help from abroad
Starting in 1776 the French began to secret aid to the United States
They hoped to seek revenge on the British for their loss in the French and Indian War
They avoided publically allying with the United States until American forces proved they could win battles
After Saratoga, King Louis XVI signed alliance treaties with the US
France then started sending much needed supplies, funds ($), and troops

6. Help from Spain
1779 Spain allied with the US too, they also wanted to hurt their rival Britain
Spanish governor Louisiana, General Bernardo de Galvez acted quickly capturing British strongholds all across the South, such as Natchez, Baton Rouge, Mobile, and Pensacola
Spain and France entering the war caused Britain to have to spread their military resources all across the country. They were also forced to fight at sea and on land.

7. Marquis de lafayette
19 year old French nobleman who volunteered to serve in Washington’s army
Moved up ranks in Washington’s army, given command of an army division
Bought soldiers warm clothes with his own money, called “the soldier’s friend”
Convinced the French King to send 6,000 troops

9. Baron von Stuben
German officer that helped turn inexperienced American troops into soldiers that could compete with the British
Started with a model group of 100 soldiers
Some of the techniques included bayonet charging

11. Francis Marion aka “the Swamp fox”
American Military Officer
Led the South Carolina Militia against the British
Taught Guerilla Warfare tactics to American soldiers and effectively used them against the British
Considered the “father” of modern guerilla warfare
Credited with the lineage of the United States Army Rangers