Class Update: 10/25/12 and 10/26/12

Yesterday in class (10/25/12) we went over the end of The American Revolution. In the winter of 1777 British changed battle strategies and tried to separate New England from the rest of the Colonies. In October 1777 The Battle of Saratoga took place. This battle led to a Continental Army victory, and the French now decided to ally themselves with the Continental Army. In the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge, PA, the Continental Army trained in traditional European style of welfare. In October of 1781 Cornwallis surrendered to the Continental Army, and this ended the American Revolution. The Treaty of Paris marked the technical end of the American Revolution. The United States was given their Independence, and gained land between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. Today in class (10/26/12) we took our second Quest, which was on the American Revolution.