vocab
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Benedict Arnold
He led the Continental army in the daring attack in Saratoga
What caused problems for the British Army
They were 3000 miles away from home so it made it hard for them to get more supplies and soldiers
What caused people to believe America could win the war
They believed that we could win because we won at the battle of Saratoga and we made General John Burgoyne surrender
a hired solder
mercenary
John Burgoyne
He is the British General who surrendered to Continental Army General Horatio Gates at the Battle of Saratoga
What caused Washington to attack Trenton on Christmas night
He knew that he would be able to attack the Hessians and they would not expect it
What caused the French to join the war in support of the Americans
After the win at Saratoga they were like " wouldn't it feel good to get back at your enimes
to try to reach an agreement
negotiate
Horatio Gates
He was the General of the Continental Army and won at the battle of Saratoga
Who led the Americans' negotiations with France
Ben Franklin
an event that causes important change
turning point
Marquis de Lafayette
He spent his own money on clothes for the soldiers
Why was Valley Forge's location important to George Washington
It was close to Philadelphia so that means George was able to keep a close eye on the British
a series of military actions carried out for a certain goal
campaign
Fredrick Wilhem Von Steuben
He taught the Continental Army how to march and fight which gave them confidence
Who are the TWO! people who helped the British
John Burgoyne, and William Howe