The Revolutionary War in Review document summarizes key battles and events of the American Revolutionary War: the Battle of Saratoga resulted in an American victory that changed Britain's strategy; the Franco-American Alliance brought over 6,000 French troops to aid the Americans and help force the British surrender at Yorktown; and the Treaty of Paris in 1783 confirmed U.S. independence and set boundaries for the new nation.

1. The Revolutionary War in Review
Review through this presentation and
answer the questions that follow!

2. This presentation will review:
• Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Yorktown
• Franco-American Alliance
• Treaty of Paris

3. The Battle of Saratoga
• Commanding officers: General John Burgoyne
(British)
• General Horatio Gates (American)
• Outcome: American Victory
– This battle changes Britain’s war strategy
– From then on, British troops will stay near the
coast.

4. The Franco-American Alliance
• Lots of French citizens supported the colonists
cause for freedom.
• In 1780, over 6,000 French troops landed in
Newport, Rhode Island.
• Helped surround Cornwallis in Yorktown,
forcing him to surrender.

5. Battle of Yorktown
• Commanding Officers: Gen. George Cornwallis
(British)
• Gen. George Washington (American)
• Outcome: American Victory
– Forced Cornwallis to surrender after a three week
bombardment

6. Treaty of Paris
• Signed in 1783
• Confirmed U.S. Independence
• Set the boundaries for the new nation