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The First Continental Congress
The First Continental CongressThe First Continetal Congress took place in Carpenters Hill in Philidelphia from September 5th 1774 to October 26th 1774,. In which all colonies, except Gerogia had attended, to discuss matters invovling Great Britains authority over the colonies.
Each of their colonies had voiced the own opinon on Colonial rights, but thoughts were evenly devided when it came to thoughts of seperation for Britain. -
Olive Branch Petition
Olive Branch PetitionThe Olive Branch Petition, was originally created by Thomas Jefferson. John Dickinson finding the language offensive, rewrote most of the document. Dickinson suggested that the Colonies did not want to seperate from Britain, but have a say in Tax Negotations. In otherwords representation in British Parliment. It goes without saying, that the statment was unsuccessful. -
George Washington in the American Revolution
George WashingtonGeorge Washington had played a huge role in the American revolution. Although he did express his opinions on the stamp act of 1765. It was not until the Townshend Act, did he activily become a leader. Washington was to play three major parts in the war. First, from 1775-77, he would lead his troop against the British. Second, he would be head of training the continental army. Lastly, he was a symbol for all Americans. His drive to resist the Crown, made him a role model for many troop. -
Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord took began on April 18yth 1775, in which British troops were sent to capture John Hancock and Samuel Adams. However, Paul Revere rode through Concord warning of the British attack. After hearing of this Minutemen would take their position to defend Lexington.
As stated by Captain John Parker "Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war let it begin heres" As Americans were retreating, a shot was fired effectily starting a battle on both sides. -
Second Continental Congress
Second Continental CongressThe Second Continental Congress was a meeter that took place between the thirteen original colonies in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Almost imedeatly after the American Revolution began. The main topics of discussion included the colnial war effort and a move for independence. In total there were 50 members of congress. -
The Battle Of Bunker Hill
Bunker HillOn June, 17th 1775 a totla on 1500 British Red Coats would land at Charlestown Heights. The goal was to swiftly take out the rebel americans without fail. The Ameicans meanwhile were fortifing their defences on Breeds Hill. North of Bunker Hill. It is said in the Twenty main battles of the American Revolution, Bunker Hill was the battle that took to most British tolls. Infact 1in8 were injured, dead or missing. -
Colonel Francis Marion
Colonel Francis MarionFrancis Marion was a miliatry officer who served with the Continental Army. Francis was well known for his ungentleman like tatics in warfare. One such technique was known as Guerrilla War. This style would include things like sabotoge ambushes and even raids. -
The Battle of Quebec
The Battle Of quebecThe Battle of Quebec was fought on December 31 1775 between, the American Continental Army and British defenders of Quebec city. As Colonials were afraid of attack from the north. America had sets its sights of battling Quebec.This battle was considered to be a desisive victory for the British . General Richard Montgomery was killed and Benidict Arnold wounded with more than 400 men captured. It was an utter defeat for the Americans. -
Common Sense Published
Common SenseCommon Sense was a document witten by Thomas Paine, and originally published January 10th 1776. Common Scence, written by an Englishman, was to become a great success amoung americans. This novel persay, allowed Americans a reasonable arguement for their independence from Britain. -
The Decleration of Independence
Decleration Of IndependenceThe Decleration of Independence was a statements created by the Continental Congress, which stated the thirteen American colonies wereat war with Great Britain, and regarded themselves as a seperate State from the British Empire. -
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of TrentonThe Battle of Trenton was fought on December, 26th,, 1776. The Continental Army was pororly supplied for the winter. In s stroke of luck, British General Sir William Hove, ordered to hault the British troop, and stop to enter winter quarters. Washigton plan to cross the Deleware River -
Valley Forge
Valley ForgeValley Forge was a Continental ecampment, 20 miles south of Philadelphia. George Wasington and his troop would stay here from December of 1777 to June of 1778. The first three months were the most difficlt as many troops did not have the proper atire in the severe weather. In addition, troop got sick and were starving. However, the troops through this event learned disipline and experience. Thereby increasing their resolve to defeat the British. -
Seige of Savannah
SavannahThe Battle of Savannah, was one of triumph for the British, and devistation for the Americans. The British had maintained control of the Savannah for quite a while. In which Americans wanted to take it back. With a Franco-Ameircan seige against the Red Coats, America was unable to take back the Savannah, In which British would rule until 1782. -
Battle of Charleston
Seige of CharlestonOn December of 1779, British troop has set their sights on Charelston, South Carolina. By the 11th of Febuary, Brithish troop acompanied by General Henry Clinton, has set for on Johns Island, just within reach of Charelston. On April 2, the seige had begun. Through direction of General Charels Cornwallis, British had effectivly created an arc cutting off Charelston. This battle was dominated by the British, unfotunatley giving them near control of all Southern Colonies. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of ParisThe signing of the treaty of paris, effectivly ended the War between Great Britain and The United States of America. This Treaty, basically states that America is an Idependent nation of Britain. Allowing America to govern it own desicions.