American Revolution and Tennessee Statehood

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Struggles of the Continental Army

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faced foot shortages, lack of funding, shortages of supplies like ammunition, unpaid wages, harsh conditions, frequent desertion

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Battle of Trenton

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A pivotal battle where Washington crossed the Delaware to defeat the Hessians on Christmas Day 1776.

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Battle of Princeton

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Patriot victory on January 3, 1777, that boosted morale and encouraged enlistments after Washington's troops defeated the Hessians again.

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Battle of King's Mountain

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An important Southern battle that defeated the Loyalists/Tories and secured the southern colonies.

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Battle of Saratoga

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A turning point that convinced the French to ally with the Americans.

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Battle of Yorktown

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The last major battle of the Revolution where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington.

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Valley Forge

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Symbol of perseverance where Washington's army endured a harsh winter.

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Treaty of Paris of 1783

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Recognized the United States as an independent nation with new borders.

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George Washington

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Commander of the Continental Army.

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Benedict Arnold

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A commander who betrayed the American cause.