1. The War for Independence
Continued…

2. Loyalists v. Patriots Divided colonies
Common Sense: written by Thomas Paine encouraging independence

3. Colonial Struggles Valley Forge Continental Army winter camp
2,500 soldiers died from harsh conditions

4. Defeat in New York British outnumber Americans Suffered huge losses
British seize NY

5. The Turn of the War Battle of Trenton Crossing of the Delaware
Victory for the Americans
Crossing of the Delaware

6. Victory at Saratoga American troops surrounded a British army
The British surrendered
Changed British strategy

7. Military Strengths & Weaknesses
U.S. Strengths
U.S. Weaknesses
Familiar with home ground
Leadership (Washington)
Inspiring cause of Independence
Eventual French aid
Untrained soldiers
Food/ammunition shortage
Inferior navy
No central government

8. Military Strengths & Weaknesses
British Strengths
British Weaknesses
Strong, well-trained army & navy
Strong government
Loyalists
Long distance battlefields
Unfamiliar terrain
Weak leaders
Some sympathy for American cause

9. Winning the War French Allies Increased supplies
British were weakening

10. Victory at Yorktown French join forces Prevent naval aid to troops
Naval help
Prevent naval aid to troops
Cornwallis surrenders

11. Seeking Peace
1783- Treaty of Paris
Affirmed U.S. independence