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Massachusetts adopted a new constitution that stated, “all men are born free and equal,” including black slaves.
- June 11, 1780
Two American Generals - Different
choices
General Benedict Arnold was an American officer who conspired with the British to turn over West Point in September 1780. The plot failed and he became a British officer and led British troops against the Americans.
The Americans suffered
a major defeat at the Battle of Camden in South Carolina on August 16, 1780. When the battle started, the Americans outnumbered the British two to one,
but the weakened and sick American soldiers were unable to fight the British.
General Nathanael Greene was named the commander of the Southern Army in October 1780. He began a strategy to rally support and wear down the British military. He led them on a six-month chase through South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
