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Battles of Lexington and Concord
This was the first battle of the American Revolution that involved the colonists, minutemen ,captained by John Parker, and the British troops. The Americans defeated the British and demonstrated that the colonists were able to stand up to the British forces. In addition, this battle boosted and encouraged people to join the fight for independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the first major battles of the American Revolution, involving the British led by General William Howe and the Americans led by Colonel William Prescott. The British won by taking control of the hill but suffered heavy casualties, with over 1,000 soldiers killed or wounded. Despite their defeat, the Americans showed they could stand up to the British army. -
Creation of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776, and written mostly by Thomas Jefferson. This document served the purpose of the Americans seeking independence and breaking all ties with the British government. -
Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis”
Thomas Paineś writing played an important role in the American Revolution as it inspired and strengthened the Americans to continue fighting for independence from British rule. -
Crossing the Delaware River
George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night and planned to march to Trenton and attack the Hessian troops. While it was hard to face the snow and ice, George Washington and his men successfully attacked and got victory over the Hessians. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was really important, involving American troops and the Hessians. General George Washington led the Continental Army across the Delaware River and successfully fought the Hessians. This battle boosted the morale of the American troops since the Hessians were caught off guard and quickly overwhelmed. -
The Battle of Philadelphia
The Battle of Philadelphia, or also known as the Philadelphia campaign, involved the British forces and George Washington's army. The objective of this battle was for the British to take over Philadelphia and after multiple battles, George Washington was defeated. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of war, involving the Americans and the British army. This battle was the biggest victory at the time and 5,000 British surrendered to Washington which led to giving them the hope for freedom. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The Winter at Valley Forge was a way for the army of George Washington to build strength and proved that the Americans were dedicated to getting their independence. The Americans faced rain, snow, and cold temperatures while not having shelter, blankets, winter coats, and even shoes, can be demonstrated as true resilience. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was the official document that ended the American Revolution and marked the United States as an independent nation. The people involved in the Treaty of Paris were the Spanish, the French, Britain, and American Representatives.