Liberty's Kids 134 - Conflict in the South | History Cartoons For Kids

General Nathanael Greene replaces Horatio Gates as the American commander in the south (10/16/80). Trying to win the hearts and minds of the Southern populace, he leads Cornwallis on a six-month chase that exhausts the British troops and leads Cornwallis to move into Virginia (12/80-3/81). Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson is forced by Benedict Arnold to abandon the Governor’s residence in Richmond. James and Henri follow the ups and downs of Greene’s efforts. Sarah discusses slavery with Thomas Jefferson.