Washington

1
Washingtons strategy Keep his army
The American Revolution
A.L.I.V.E.
2
The American Revolution
A.
Army avoids destruction

• Washington avoided any situation where his army
  could be destroyed
• Escaping across the Delaware is a famous example
  of this

3
The American Revolution
L.
Launches surprise attack Trenton

• Beating the Hessians on Christmas night was a
  huge victory
• 1,000 Hessians surrender
• America only has 2 wounded!

4
The American Revolution
I.
Invite French to join (Franklin)

• Ben Franklin sent to France
• Treaty of Alliance with France signed

5
The American Revolution
V.
Victory at Saratoga and Yorktown

• Saratoga encourages French to join an alliance
  against British
• Yorktown Final American victory

6
The American Revolution
E.
Ends with help of French Army/Navy

• French navy pinned British army
• French army aided Washingtons bombardment of
  Yorktown