The+War+is+Won


 * __** Victory at Yorktown **__

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== In August 1781, Washington learned that François de Grasse was heading toward Chesapeake Bay instead of New York. Washington quickly changed his plans. He would advance on the British at Yorktown rather than at New York City. His secrecy paid off. ==
 * __** Change in Plans **__

== Washington wonder whether his complicated plan had fool Clinton.They plan worked great. Also and British were confused. By the end of September, 14,000 American and French troops had trapped Cornwallis 7,500 British and Hessian troops at Yorktown. ==
 * __** Siege at Yorktown **__

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 * __** Independence ...... **__

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 * __** Newburg Conspiracy **__

Anger mounted when the congress wouldent pay soilders and other bills and failed to pay there pension so George Washington urged congress to pay them.



 * __** Washington's farewell **__