Chapter 7

Series f conflicts that led to the surrender is know as this battle. Had two different consequence. While Benedict Arnold was recovering from his wound, he marries a woman who was a loyalist. Over time Arnold came to feel that congress had not rewarded him enough for his heroic actions at Saratoga and other battles. Influenced by his bitterness and his wife, he betrayed his army. In 1780, he agreed to turn over and America fort to the British. Although his plot was discovered before he fold carry it out. He escaped. Even today, the name Benedict Arnold is used to mean traitor.

Worst snow. Soldiers were barefoot, many didn't have cloths. They aren't battling they are setting up for summers battles

Loyalists
Close to supplies
Slaves

5:00am surrender

Francis Marion

Corn walls