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- Battle of Trenton
- A battle of the Revolutionary War following a surprise attack of Continental troops under the command of George Washington on British and Hessian troops at Trenton, New Jersey. Washington and his men crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas Day, 1776, and attacked the next day, completely surprising the British. It was the first American victory of the war, and helped to restore American morale.
- The southern strategy
- Offer freedom to slaves who escape to British lines. Invade coast, march into interior with conquering force, loyalist supporters will rise up and help occupy conquered territory ⬢ Nathaniel Greene - a major General during the American
- Nathaniel Greene
- a major General during the American Revolutionary war. He led Cornwallis and the British Troops on a wild goose chase and into a trap. Where they were defeated by an American ambush. The British were defeated b/c they were low on supplies and did not have supplemental resources nearby.
- Yorktown
- October 1782, last major battle of the American revolutionary war. Cornwallis’ army surrendered. Prompted British to negotiate end to conflict.