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British Advantages
4x as many troops
Strongest army/navy
Loyalists on their side
King had full authority in charge of British actions + decisions
Americans Advantages
Had GW’s leadership
Fighting on home land
Devoted to the cause
Short supply line
British Disadvantages
Long supply line
Relied on Hessians to take care of Patriots
unknown land
Underestimated their enemy
Americans Disadvantages
Short enlistments
Poorly equipped
No power to raise $
Many colonists were Loyalists
Victories at Trenton and Princeton
Boosted spirits and extended the War
Battle of Trenton
December 26, 1776
NJ guarded by 1K Hessian Troops
GW crosses frozen Delaware River
Hessians playing cards drinking rum, completely surprised
Americans had a suprise attack, killed 30 Hessians
Quick victory American Army still alive, food, supplies, and prisoners taken
Battle of Princeton
January 3, 1777
British wants revenge and attacks a fort in Princeton
Gw tricks the British with campfires burning bright
British charge the camp, however the American Army attacks them from behind.
Battle of Saratoga/The 3 Man Plan
Burgoyne 7,000 troops led south thru Canada
St. Leger 5,000 troops thru Mohawk River Valley going east
Howe 15,000 troops North up the Hudson River to Saratoga
Armies would meet in NY, crush the Americans
Capture New England States 1 by 1
Results of Battle of Saratoga
Burgoyne: Scalping techniques backfire, forced to surrender
St. Leger: Meets still resistance and is forced to retreat
Howe: Wins battles in PA (Brandywine, Germantown) but never shows up
Turning point of the Revolution
Other nations send help, begin to support the Americans
Germany, Spain, French, Netherlands
$, Supplies, Navy, Expertise
George Washington
Commander of the Revolutionary Army
Great physical structure (tall)
Contained strong leadership skills
Had a lot of military experience
Patriots
Individuals who supported independence
Loyalists
Individuals who opposed independence and remained loyal to the British Crown
Battle of Saratoga Importance
Convinced the French to give U.S military support
Gave the American troops confidence
Battle of Saratoga Importance
convinced French to give U.S military support
Lifted the American’s spirits