The Battle of Yorktown to the Signing of the Treaty of Paris
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American Revolution Teacher Guide
Lesson Plans by Richard Cleggett
Starting with the infamous Shot Heard Round The World, American colonists defended the country and ultimately helped the United States become independent from England. These activities will help students understand key events and people in the greater context of the war.
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- Hope Still in Sight
- The Battle of Yorktown to The Treaty of Paris
- Despite enduring losses throughout the year of 1780, the arrival of French aid and resources greatly improved morale. Washington was stationed in New York, hoping to move soon.
- France Makes a Move
- Americans Head to Yorktown
- Commanders Lafayette and Rochambeau mobilized troops towards Yorktown and Chesapeake Bay, Virginia. Admiral De Grasse mobilized French naval ships from the West Indies to help disrupt and fight British General Cornwallis.
- General Washington mobilizes his army from New York City. He made fake military maneuvers to outsmart the British on his way to Yorktown. Their goal: stop General Cornwallis from receiving fresh supplies and men at Yorktown.
- The Battle Rages On
- The Siege of Yorktown became a full-scale battle. However, General Cornwallis and his 8,000 men were on their heels. Allied attacks from the British and Americans caused them all to surrender. It was the largest British defeat in the war.
- British Support Falters
- End this senseless war!
- A Peace Treaty is Signed
- After the crushing defeat, the British soon realized that the war was not popular with the public. The British clamored for peaceful negotiations after the expensive, long, and deadly war.
- Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams were received in Britain and, along with the British leaders, signed the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty called for peace as well as the transfer of all British lands east of the Mississippi to the colonies.
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- Treaty of Paris (page 1) - The U.S. National Archives - (License No known copyright restrictions )
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