They forced the British out from Louisiana to Pensacola, Florida.
The significance was that Spain and France helped Patriots by providing supplies, money, ships, and soldiers.
The Continental Army was facing harsh winter weather, at Valley Forge, because of minimal supplies, shelter, clothing, and food.
2,000 soldiers died of malnutrition and illness.
The significance is despite the Patriots facing hard conditions they remained at Valley Forge because of respect for Washington, honor and duty.
In the fall of 1775 the Continental Army planned to build 4 warships, which were increased to eight by February