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End of the Revolution & the Treaty of Paris

End of the Revolution & the Treaty of Paris. Benedict Arnold. 1779 = Traded Information with British General Clinton Tried to sell West Point Fort in New York to the British 1780 = Arnold’s plan captured Treason increases patriotism. Surrender at Yorktown.

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End of the Revolution & the Treaty of Paris

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  1. End of the Revolution & the Treaty of Paris

  2. Benedict Arnold • 1779 = Traded Information with British General Clinton • Tried to sell West Point Fort in New York to the British • 1780 = Arnold’s plan captured • Treason increases patriotism

  3. Surrender at Yorktown • French navy blocked coastline of Virginia • 16,000 French and American troops vs. 7,500 British • 12 day battle • General Cornwallis surrendered in October 1781

  4. Treaty of Paris • Not signed until 1783 • Ben Franklin, John Adams, John Jay negotiate for U.S. • U.S. gets all land up to Mississippi River • British withdrew troops • Allowed to collect debts Benjamin Franklin John Adams

  5. Why did the British lose? • Logistical Issues • Too worried about food to fight aggressively • Inability to rule the areas captured • French assistance

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