THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
END OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
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Albany
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Concord
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Savannah
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Philadelphia
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Detailed explanation-1: -In context. In 1777, British strategy called for a three-pronged attack on New York, with three separate armies converging near Albany. For British general John Burgoyne, moving south from Canada with 7, 500 men, the Hudson River Valley became the critical route for the invasion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Using a three pronged plan of attack, British Colonel Barry St. Leger would approach from the west along the Mohawk River; General William Howe would drive north from New York City and General John Burgoyne would forge southward from Canada.
Detailed explanation-3: -British capture Savannah, Georgia.
Detailed explanation-4: -They marched east towards Albany. Between St. Ledger and Albany was Fort Stanwix, which was held by Colonel Peter Gansevoort and 750 Americans. The British and Native Americans laid siege to the small fort on August 3, 1777.