1. The battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the War
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2. boosted American spirits
The European nations, especially France, realized that the United States might actually win its war against Great Britain.

3. France who stayed quite at first, declared war on Britain and sent money, equipment, and troops to aid the American Patriots.
Spain declared war on Britain in 1779.
Why did these countries help the Americans??

4. They hated the British

5. Valley Forge
Washington set up camp at Valley Forge, about 20 miles to the west of the British. Washington and his troops endured a winter of terrible suffering, lacking decent food, clothing, and shelter. Washington's greatest challenge at Valley Forge was keeping the Continental Army together.
How did these tough times work to their advantage

6. It weeded out the weak and made the ones who remained more determined to win the war.

7. Money Problems
The Continental Congress had problems raising money to finance the war effort.
While they received some money from countries abroad and from certain states.
Eventually they printed to much money which led to

8. Inflation

9. Search for equality
Many groups were being neglected throughout the colonies
Women began to letting their voices be heard.

10. A call to end slavery
Some religious groups to begin to call out against slavery in the late 1700s
While the talking continued slavery would remain rampant for many years to come.