End of Revolutionary War Notes

1. End of Revolutionary War Notes • Battle of Saratoga- Turning point in war. Won by colonists. Showed British lack of strategy and convinced France to enter war on colonists side

2. End of war notes • Battle of Yorktown. Last major battle of war. General Cornwallis of British army was forced back to Yorktown Virginia on coast. Colonial and French army Surrounded Fort and French Blockaded anybody from leaving. British surrendered after three weeks

3. Why Did The Americans Win the War? • Fighting to defend their home land • More familiar with climate, the land, and the bodies of water • George Washington inspired the men to keep fighting • Americans could shoot behind trees and make surprise attacks

4. Why Did the British Lose the War? • Fighting in a strange land. • Home land 3000 miles away. • British Soldiers and hired Hessians had no personal reasons to fight. • Soldiers wanted to go home. • British leaders did not count on strong support for patriots • British Generals were too Confident

5. What Officially Ended the Revolutionary War? • The Treaty of Paris was Signed on September 3rd,1783 and was the official end of the war.

6. What were the Terms of the Treaty of Paris? • Britain recognized Independence of 13 colonies • The Borders of the country were set: Atlantic ocean to Mississippi river and great lakes to Northern part of Florida • Americans Agreed not to punish loyalists and give them same rights as other citizens including giving back property

7. What were the Terms of the Treaty of Paris? • Both sides agreed to pay back money owed to each other • The British agreed to stop fighting and leave the United States as soon as possible