Studies Weekly Victories, Defeats, & Articles of Confederation

To capture General Washington and end the war quickly

To divide the New England colonies and cut off supplies

To force the Continental Congress to surrender

To take control of Canada before moving south

The fort had large stores of weapons and money

It protected the Continental Congress from British attacks

Its strategic location made it important for controlling movement

It was the main base for Washington’s soldiers

The Continental Congress refused to support Washington

Many colonists were losing hope and needed encouragement

British soldiers were outnumbering the colonists by a large amount

The army needed more time to train its soldiers

It forced Howe to return to New York.

It pressured Spain to become Britain’s ally.

It caused the Continental Congress to move back to Philadelphia.

It convinced France that the Americans could win the war.

Russia and Germany

Spain and the Netherlands

Italy and Portugal

Scotland and Ireland

The British had stronger leaders than the Patriots.

Short supply lines were not important during the war.

Patriot victories helped bring new international allies.

The war ended soon after Howe took Philadelphia.