A series of smaller battles have been fought between the Britishand Americans, Americans have lost every single battle October 1777- Battle of Saratoga European nations decided to help Americans in its struggle for independence
The End of the War
In 1777, France begins to give secret aid to the Americans France also convinces Spain to join and help the Americans Note: After the American victory at Saratoga, King Louis XVI of France recognizes U.S independence, and signs two treaties of alliance with the colonies.
The Costs of the War
Both France and Spain provide the Americans with food,supplies, troops and military experience.Marquis de Lafayette- 19- year old French nobleman who volunteered to serve in Washington’s army
Recap
By 1781, most of the fighting took place in Virginia.The Battle of Yorktown would be the last major battle of the AmericanRevolution-both American and French troops bombarded the British making them surrender Soon after British leaders began to negotiate a peace treaty
An estimated ~25,700 Americans died in the war~1,400 remained missing ~8,200 were wounded**Thousands of Loyalists lost their property**Those who survived the war left the army with little or no money** National debt of $27 million
The Battle of Saratoga marks the turning point for the AmericanRevolution.European nations begin to provide military aid to the Patriots.