Aftershocks

This chapter discusses Major General Philip Schuyler’s attempt to rebuild the shattered and demoralized American Northern Army after the disastrous performance at Fort Ticonderoga, and to slow down Burgoyne’s advance. The chapter also discusses the reaction of the American soldiers, the press, Congress, state governments, and George Washington to the unexpected and shocking loss of Ticonderoga, the post that everyone believed would stop Burgoyne’s invasion. The chapter also introduces the American diplomatic effort in France to convince that country to come into the way opening as an ally of America. Finally, the chapter also discusses the British reaction to the news of the seizure of Fort Ticonderoga, which led strategy makers to believe that their strategy was working out as planned and indeed, was progressing ahead of scheduled.