User:Enclavehunter/Sandbox/ La Belle État

Rough Timeline
General Guy Carleton captured – November 11, 1775 Battle of Great Bridge – December 11, 1775 Battle of Quebec City – December 31, 1775
 * Reduces the effectiveness of the defenses of Quebec City
 * Allen Maclean remains in command
 * Patriots attempt to cross the bridge. They are cut down by cannon and musket fire. They are forced to retreat, securing British control over Norfolk, Virginia
 * Lord Dunmore remains in control
 * More slaves rebel against their masters
 * Economy of Virginia approaches a near collapse
 * However, support for the war continues despite economic woes
 * Generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold capture the city
 * Aaron Burr is killed. Richard Montgomery is not.

Common Sense by Thomas Pain – January 10, 1776
 * The Continental Congress sends a delegation:
 * Benjamin Franklin
 * Samuel Chase
 * Chase Carroll

Loudoun County War – February 1776 – TBD
 * Conflict between the gentry and the yeomen
 * James Cleveland
 * Burning of plantations across Virginia