The Battle of Saratoga 

When the United States rapidly expanded their territorial possessions.

A political upheaval that took place between 1765 and 1783 during which Colonists in the Thirteen American Colonies rejected the British monarchy, overthrew the authority of Great Britain, and founded the United States of America.

When the United States stock market crashed and the U.S went into a deep economic depression.

Encouraged America to trade with other European countries throughout the United States.

Restricted the colonists by passing many laws on them about taxes and trade

The King of England wanted the colonists to have a greater voice in government.

King George III put many American colonists in stocks. 

Ended the British threat to the South

Guaranteed Canadian help for the colonists. 

Forced the British to withdraw from North America.

Convinced the French to support the Americans.

Conditions at Valley Forge ended hopes for American independence.

Valley Forge was the scene of much hardship for General Washington's troops.

Loyalists were discouraged by reports from Valley Forge.

The battle at Valley Forge was the turning point of the Revolutionary War.

Lexington

Valley Forge

Saratoga

Yorktown