American Revolution

  • Paul revere's ride

    Paul Revere's Ride took place on the night of April 18, 1775. Revere set out to warn the colonial militia of the approaching British forces. His mission was to alert the countryside that "the British are coming," allowing the militia to prepare for the battles of Lexington and Concord. Revere's ride was crucial in mobilizing the American resistance and is celebrated as a key moment in the lead up to the American Revolution.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. They took place on April 19, 1775, in the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. These battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in America.
  • Battle of bunker hill

    The Battle of the bunker hill was a significant early battle in the American revolutionary war. It happened on Breed's hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The battle was a result of the American colonial forces learning that the British planned to send troops to occupy the hills surrounding Boston. In response, about 1,200 colonial troops occupied Breed's hill. the next morning, the British launched an assault to attack the colonials. The British lost and over 1,000 soldiers were killed.
  • The creation of the decleration of independance

    The Declaration of independance was created on July 4 1776. this is historic document marked the amercian colonies decision to declare independence from British rule.
  • battle of trenton

    The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776, right after George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River. The Continental Army launched a surprise attack on the Hessian forces stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. The attack was successful, resulting in a decisive victory for the Americans. This victory was crucial as it boosted the morale of the Continental Army and reinvigorated the revolutionary cause at a time when it was desperately needed.12
  • Thomas paine writing "The american crisis"

    Thomas Paine wrote "The American Crisis" during the early years of the American Revolution, with the first pamphlet published on December 19, 1776. These writings were intended to inspire the American colonists to continue their fight for independence from British rule.
  • The crossing of the delaware river

    The crossing of the Delaware river took place on the night of December 25-26 1776. General George Washington led the Continental Army across the icy river to launch a surprise attack against the hessian forces in Trenton New Jersey. this bold move resulted in a significant victory for the American forces and boosted their morale during a critical time in the Revolutionary War.
  • The winter at valley forge

    The winter at forge valley was a crucial period during the American revolutionary war. it took place from decembeer 1777 to june 1778. There was very harsh conditions and supply shortage. training and discipline was used to discipline the troops. Valley forge is remembered as a testament to the endurance of the American forces during the revolutionary war.
  • The battles of saratoga

    The Battles of Saratoga were a turning point in the American Revolutionary War. They took place in September and October of 1777 in Saratoga, New York. The American forces, led by General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold, successfully defeated the British army commanded by General John Burgoyne. This victory was significant because it convinced France to enter the war on the side of the Americans, providing crucial military support that helped lead to ultimate victory.
  • The battle of philadelphia

    The battle of Philadelphia refers to the British campaign to capture the American capital during the Revolutionary War in 1777. The British led by General Williams, aimed to seize Philadelphia, which was then the seat of the Continental Congress.
  • Battles of yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown, also known as the Siege of Yorktown, was the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War. It took place from September 28 to October 19, 1781, in Yorktown, Virginia. The combined American and French forces successfully trapped Cornwallis's army, forcing him to surrender. This decisive victory effectively ended the war and paved the way for American independence, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
  • The treaty of paris

    The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, and it officially ended the American Revolutionary War. The treaty was negotiated between representatives of the United States and Great Britain. Key terms of the treaty included the recognition of American independence by Britain and the establishment of borders for the new nation. The treaty also addressed issues such as fishing rights, the restoration of property and prisoners of war, and the repayment of debts.