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Paul Revere’s Ride
Revere,along with William Dawes and Samuel Prescott,rode to warm the colonial militia of the approaching British forces.They aimed to alert Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington and warn about British plans to seize weapons in Concord.Revere was captured,but other riders continued the warning.This allowed the militia to prepare, leading to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the start of the American Revolutionary War. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Were the first fights of the American Revolutionary War.British troops aimed to seize colonial supplies,butt the militia,warned by riders like Paul Revere,confronted them.After skirmishes,thee militia forced the British to retreat,marking the war's start. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It was mainly fought on Breed's Hill. American colonists, led by Colonel William Prescott, fortified the hill to stop the British, commended by Major General William Howe, launched several attacks.Although the colonists ran out of ammunition and had to retreat, they inflicted heavy casualties on the British.The British technically won but suffered over 1,000 casualties, showing that the colonists could hold their ground and boosting their moral. -
Creation of the Declaration of Independence
A committee, including Thomas Jefferson,John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, was formed to draft it.Jefferson wrote the initial draft,which was then reviewed and edited.On July 2,1776, the continential Congress voted for independence,and on July 4,they formally adopted the Declaration. It justified the break from Britain, listed grievances against King George lll,and declared the colonies as independent states.This marked the official start of the United States as an independent nation. -
Thomas Paine's writing of " The American Crisis"
To inspire the struggling American troops.The Continental Army was demoralized after several defeats.Paine's powerful words,including "These are the times that try men's souls, "were ready aloud to the troops by General George Washington.The pamphlet boosted morale and support for the war,playing a key role in the American fight for independence. -
Crossing of the Delaware River
General George Washington led his troops across the icy River in a snowstorm to surprise the Hessian forces in Trenton,New Jersey.The surprise attack on December 26 was successful,capturing around 1,000 Hessian soldiers with minimal American casualties.This victory boosted the morale of the Continental Army and was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Trenton
General George Washington led a surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton,New Jersey,after crossing the Delaware River.The Hessian,after being off guard,were quickly defeated. Washington's forces captured nearly 1,000 Hessian soldiers with minimal American casualties.this victory boosted American morale and support for the Revolutionary cause. -
Battles of Saratoga
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The Battle of Philadelphia
It occurred during the Revolutionary War. British forces, led by General William Howe,aimed to capture the American capital.Key events included the Battle of Brandywine on September 11,where the British defeated General George Washington's troops,and the subsequent capture of Philadelphia on September 26.Although Washington attempted a counterattack at Germantown on October 4, it failed. The British occupied Philadelphia, forcing the continental Congress to flee, but it didn't break Alliance. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
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Battle of Yorktown
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Treaty of Paris
