waging War

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  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    • Pivotal moment in the war
    • First American victory
    • Provided hope for the battles to come
    • British General John Burgoyne attempted to control the Hudson River Valley, and failed
    • Resulted in a strong alliance between the Americans and French, by showing the French that the Americans were to be taken seriously
    • British strategy was a three-pronged attack on Albany NY, where General John Burgoyne captured Fort Ticonderoga and was marching to capture the Hudson River Valley

  • Congress Adopts Articles of Confederation

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    Valley Forge

  • France and America become Allies

    France and America become Allies

    • crucial for American victory in Rev War

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