1778 The Revolution in New Jersey
"The power that will first recognize the independence of the Americans will be the one that will reap the fruits of this war." -Vergennes, Charles Gravier, French Foreign Minister.
On July 4, 1776, the Congress of the fledgling United States instigated a war with Great Britain. Lacking allies, and the tools of war, they would endure repeated defeats for over a year. In October of 1777, they achieved a long sought victory at Saratoga, New York. That victory would initiate a sea change in the European expectations of the American cause. Nations, such as France, Spain, Portugal and Holland, all took heed. France, recognizing the potential merits of being an ally to a victorious America, began to send soldiers, sailors, ships-of-war, clothing, arms, ammunition and funds. The Battle of Monmouth Court House, on June 28, 1778, gave the American army a sense of pride and a belief in themselves. They became the pursuer, not the pursued, as the year evolved. As if fated, 1778 was the necessary bridge year between 1776 and the British humiliation at Yorktown.
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On July 4, 1776, the Congress of the fledgling United States instigated a war with Great Britain. Lacking allies, and the tools of war, they would endure repeated defeats for over a year. In October of 1777, they achieved a long sought victory at Saratoga, New York. That victory would initiate a sea change in the European expectations of the American cause. Nations, such as France, Spain, Portugal and Holland, all took heed. France, recognizing the potential merits of being an ally to a victorious America, began to send soldiers, sailors, ships-of-war, clothing, arms, ammunition and funds. The Battle of Monmouth Court House, on June 28, 1778, gave the American army a sense of pride and a belief in themselves. They became the pursuer, not the pursued, as the year evolved. As if fated, 1778 was the necessary bridge year between 1776 and the British humiliation at Yorktown.
1778 The Revolution in New Jersey
"The power that will first recognize the independence of the Americans will be the one that will reap the fruits of this war." -Vergennes, Charles Gravier, French Foreign Minister.
On July 4, 1776, the Congress of the fledgling United States instigated a war with Great Britain. Lacking allies, and the tools of war, they would endure repeated defeats for over a year. In October of 1777, they achieved a long sought victory at Saratoga, New York. That victory would initiate a sea change in the European expectations of the American cause. Nations, such as France, Spain, Portugal and Holland, all took heed. France, recognizing the potential merits of being an ally to a victorious America, began to send soldiers, sailors, ships-of-war, clothing, arms, ammunition and funds. The Battle of Monmouth Court House, on June 28, 1778, gave the American army a sense of pride and a belief in themselves. They became the pursuer, not the pursued, as the year evolved. As if fated, 1778 was the necessary bridge year between 1776 and the British humiliation at Yorktown.
On July 4, 1776, the Congress of the fledgling United States instigated a war with Great Britain. Lacking allies, and the tools of war, they would endure repeated defeats for over a year. In October of 1777, they achieved a long sought victory at Saratoga, New York. That victory would initiate a sea change in the European expectations of the American cause. Nations, such as France, Spain, Portugal and Holland, all took heed. France, recognizing the potential merits of being an ally to a victorious America, began to send soldiers, sailors, ships-of-war, clothing, arms, ammunition and funds. The Battle of Monmouth Court House, on June 28, 1778, gave the American army a sense of pride and a belief in themselves. They became the pursuer, not the pursued, as the year evolved. As if fated, 1778 was the necessary bridge year between 1776 and the British humiliation at Yorktown.
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| ISBN-13: | 9798341831070 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 11/25/2024 |
| Pages: | 198 |
| Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.42(d) |
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