+ Timeline of Events + Revolution Day by Day + Revolutionary Stories + Revolutionary People + Anniversary Initiative + Revolutionary Links	Experience the Revolution through its key events. Many of the places mentioned in this section can be visited today.           Big British setback at Saratoga October 17, 1777 General John Burgoyne's attempt to separate the rebellious New England colonies from those farther south ends in a spectacular failure. The surrender of 6,000 British regulars at Saratoga will shock London and help induce France to enter the war on the American side. Visit The Park: Saratoga National Historical Park     Winter of change for the Continental Army December 1777 With the British occupying Philadelphia just 20 miles away, the Continental Army enters winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. During the winter, supply arrangements will be improved and the Continental troops will be drilled and emerge as a more disciplined, unified fighting force. Visit The Park: Valley Forge National Historical Park     France enters the war against Britain February 1778 As a result of the patriot victory at Saratoga and American diplomatic efforts, France allies itself with the new American government. French financial and military aid will prove critical in winning the war. The Continental Army will learn of the French Alliance in May.     George Rogers Clark attacks the British in the Ohio country May - December, 1778 With barely 150 men, Virginian George Rogers Clark captures several British posts in the Ohio Territory (present-day Illinois and Indiana) and convinces French-speaking inhabitants of Kaskaskia and Cahokia to support the patriot side. Although Indians will continue to oppose white settlement for three decades, Clark's exploits pave the way for the expansion of the U.S. north of the Ohio River. Visit The Park: George Rogers Clark National Historical Park < previous | next >
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