What if the plot to overthrow Washington and replace him with Horatio Gates succeeded? How would it have succeed?
What if the plot to overthrow Washington and replace him with Horatio Gates succeeded? How would it have succeed?
Gates would run away after the first battle and would be replaced by Washington again.
Note that the "Cabal" ended in mid-1778, exactly when Howe/Clinton were giving up the Philadelphia Campaign, effectively ending the war in the north.
Honestly, I'm not sure how much difference replacing Washington in 1778 would make.
The only significant campaign left was the southern campaign which was fought by subordinates until the Siege of Yorktown.
Maybe "Granny" Gates wouldn't have the balls to march south with the French to besiege Cornwallis.
Washington might not become president. Maybe Franklin or Adams?