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In the early months of 1776, the French, who still had bad relations from the French and Indian war, began sending supplies to aid the Patriots.
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The British move the war to the Middle states, deciding to seize New York City.
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General William Howe and Richard Howe join forces on Staten Island. They sail into New York Harbor.
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By the late fall, Washington had been pushed into Pennsylvania. Many of his men deserted him, were killed, or were captured. Those left were due to leave soon, things looked very grim.
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On Christmas night, Washington's men travelled through the storm across the Delaware River to Trenton.
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The morning after christmas, Washington's men arrived in Trenton, New Jersey where the British were too hungover to fight properly. This led to a victorious surprise attack from the Patriots.
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Eight days after the battle at Trenton, Washington's men took another victory at Princeton.
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In the spring of 1777, the British captured Philadelphia. Washington's troops attempted to block the Redcoats in but to no avail.
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The battle for New York ends, leaving the outnumbered and untrained troops of the Continental Army at a loss.
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General Burgoyne surrenders his army to General Gates at Saratoga, going on to change the British war strategy. They now stayed along the coast.
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The Continental Army suffer through at Valley Forge, a low point for them. They freeze and suffer losses as the British stay warm in Philadelphia.
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The French recognize America as independent, signing a treaty of cooperation. This treaty stated that French would not make peace with Britain unless Britain recognized America's independence.
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After suffering at Valley Forge, a transformation began when Friedrich von Steuben began to train the army. They soon became an effective fighting force.
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The British move their forces towards the South, where there is a better chance at Loyalist support and slaves to join the fight.
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A British expedition takes Savannah, Georgia.
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Marquise de Lafayette joins Washington at Valley Forge. He lobbied for reinforcements in France and led a command in Virginia the last years of the war.
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A royal governor once again commands Georgia.
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General Henry Clinton and Charles Cornwallis sail South with 8,500 men.
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The British capture Charles Town, South Carolina, their greatest victory. Cornwallis is then left to command the troops in the South while Clinton goes to New York.
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Cornwallis's army defeats American army at Camden, South Carolina.
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Three months after their victory at Camden, the British established forts across the state. The British then advanced into North Carolina where they were attacked by Patriots and pushed back into South Carolina.
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The British and American forces meet at Cowpens, South Carolina. Although expected to flee, the Continental Army surround and defeat the British.
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Robert Morris is appointed as superintendent of finance. He, along with Morris Salomon, raised money in order to pay the Continental Army as there was a shortage of money.
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Greene writes a letter to Lafayette asking for his help.
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The troops are finally paid.
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Cornwallis, who's troops were outnumbered, raises the white flag of surrender.
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The British surrender the war as the American and French armies gather to watch.
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Washington, French Generals, and their troops gather to watch the British surrender.
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In Paris, peace talks begin. Britain wants to avoid giving America full independence, America wants full independence, the French Supports independence but does not want them gaining too much power, and Spain is interested in acquiring land.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed by delegates.
