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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord occurred on April 19, 1775, marking the start of the Revolutionary War. British troops aimed to seize colonial military supplies in Concord, Massachusetts. They encountered resistance at Lexington, Where the first shots were fired, and then faced a larger militia at Concord, where they were forced to retreat. The battles resulted in a decisive Colonial Victory. The confrontations galvanized colonial resistance against British rule and led to the mobilization. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of bunker hill took place on June 17, 1775, during the early stages of the Revolutionary war. It was fought between the British and Americans mostly filled with people from Massachusetts. Colonial forces, under the command of leaders like William Prescott, fortified Breed's Hill, which was accidentally identified as Bunker Hill. The British led by General William Howe launched a frontal assault to take the hill. The battle was a British victory since they took over the hill. -
Creation of the declaration of independence
The Declaration of Independence was created on July 4, 1776, marking a pivotal moment in American history. It resulted from a growing desire for independence from British rule among the thirteen American colonies. Jefferson wrote the draft, emphasizing individual rights and grievances against King George lll. The Congress debated and revised the document before approving it on July 2 and formally creating it on July 4. Following it's creation, colonies intensified their efforts in the war. -
Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis”
The American Crisis was a series of pamphlets written by Thoma Paine, the first of which was published in December 1776. Pain wrote these essays during a difficult time for the Continental Army, aiming to inspire and rally support for the American cause following setbacks in the war. The American Crisis had a significant impact on morale, encouraging troops to persevere despite the challenges. -
Crossing the Delaware river
The crossing of the Delaware River occurred on the night of December 25-26 1776 during the war. George Washington led the Continental army, and his officers Alexander Hamilton, and John Sullivan were also involved. Washington planned a surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. They were caught off guard after Christmas festivities. The surprise attack on December 26 resulted in a significant victory since they captured nearly 1,000 Hessian Soldiers. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton occurred on December 26, 1776, during the war. It was fought between the American Continental Army, led by General George Washington, and the Hessian troops, who hired soldiers from Germany to fight for the British. After a wide amount of defeats, Washington crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night to surprise the Hessians in Trenton. The leader of the Hessians was Colonel Johann Rall. The battle resulted in a decisive American victory. -
The battle of Philadelphia
The Battle of Philadelphia, also known as the Battle of Germantown, occurred on October 4, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. It involved American forces led by General George Washington and British troops under General William Howe. Howe aimed to secure control of the city. Washington attempted to retake it launching a surprise attack on the British. Despite the Defeat the Continental Army continued to regroup and ultimately found success later at the Battle of Saratoga. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
During the Revolutionary War, the winter at Valley Forge lasted from December 1777 to June 1778. It involved the Continental Army, commanded by George Washington, and took place as the army camped at Valley Forge. Soldiers faced extreme cold, food shortages, inadequate shelters, and diseases. Most of the soldiers were poorly equipped leading to significant hardships. Despite that, the winter became a crucial training period. The army emerged from the winter more organized and trained. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, this is what ended the war. The Treaty negotiations took place in pairs, where American, British, French, and Spanish representatives discussed the terms of peace. Some people who were involved were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. The treaty recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation, extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River and from Canada to Florida.