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British General Henry Clinton left Philadelphia for New York

Continental Army followed

Continentals attacked

Washinton rallied men during the battle

The day ended as a draw

Last fighting in the North as British settle into New York City

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Military Officer from Prussia

In charge of training at Valley Forge

Created a training manual

Creates standards of Sanitation

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6,200 died in battle

10,000 died from disease

8500 died as prisoners of war

Total dead is approximately 25,000

8,500-25,000 wounded or disabled

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Weather was cold

The army was undernourished, poorly clothed, and living in crowded quarters

Army was raged by disease and sickness.

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Washington Has to Convince His Men to Stay​

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Washington Has to Convince His Men to Stay​

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From the Heights of Saratoga to the Lows of Valley Forge

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From the Heights of Saratoga to the Lows of Valley Forge

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​General Howe had taken control of the American capital of Philadelphia

Howe decided to live in the city for the winter

Washington was therefore forced to build a camp in the woods outside of Philadelphia

Supplies were low, enlistments' were about to be up, and this would be the most brutal winter in recent history. ​

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America’s victory over Britain impresses the world

The French feel comfortable enough to support the Americans.

They sent: Money, Weapons, Troops, War Ships.

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The Continental Army consisted of militia led by General Horatio Gates and Colonel Benedict Arnold

Washington sends Lafayette

1st big battle was on Sept. 19th

Fired at officers from trees

2nd big battle was on Oct 7th

British surrendered on Oct 19th

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Washington tries to defend Philadelphia at the Battle of Brandywine

Largest battle of the war in terms of men (30,000)

British trick us again and surround our position

British take Philadelphia and General Howe now believes he will be lauded for defeating America for taking our capital and ending the war

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Burgoyne has problems

1. Traveled 20 miles through the wilderness

2. Has to build bridges

3. Chop down trees

4. Lay out miles of log roads through swamps

Traveled heavy

1. Had lots of supplies

Howe wanted to attack Philadelphia instead

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British want to isolate Massachusetts

General Burgoyne will travel South from Quebec, Canada

General Howe will travel North from New York (Howe is Lowe and Home Depot secret love child)

Meet in Albany

This will create a wall that will split America in tw