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Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere's Ride took place on the night of April 18th 1775 . It Was a crucial event in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. Paul Revere along with fellow riders William Dawes and Samuel Prescott set out to warn the colonists of the approaching British forces. Revere’s mission was to alert the colonists of Lexington and Concord that British troops were marching to seize military supplies and arrest leaders like John Hancock and Samuel Adams. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This battle was the first to initiate the American Revolution. Tensions were rising between the 13 colonies and the British government. The Battle happened on April 19th,1775. The night before, hundreds of British troops marched to a nearby Concord to seize an ammo cache. Paul Revere sounded an alarm and everyone was aware that the British were attacking. Then the British and the colonies were battling with intense gun fire. The Americans won the Battle in 1783 and gained their independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
After the Battle of Lexington and Concord,the British sent troops to guard the hills near the colonies.2,200 British forces under the command of Major General William Howe and Brigadier General Robert Pigot. The Americans had limited ammunition so they wanted to be careful when they shot.As soon as they saw the redcoats of the British they let loose and shot at the British.The British fell back and regrouped and formed a new line to attack.The British ended up winning the Battle of Bunker Hill . -
Crossing the Delaware river
The night of December 25th 1776 during the American Revolutionary War General George Washington led an operation by crossing the Delaware River.This surprise maneuver aimed to attack the Hessian forces stationed in Trenton, New Jersey.Despite the harsh weather conditions and treacherous ice flows,Washington and his continental Army successfully crossed the river.The surprise attack at Trenton resulted in a significant victory for the American forces. -
Battle of Trenton
On December 26th ,1776 was a crucial victory for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. After crossing the Delaware River the previous night, George Washington led his troops to attack the Hessian forces stationed in Trenton New Jersey. The Hessians were German mercenaries fighting for the British. They were caught off guard and quickly overwhelmed. The battle resulted in an American victory. It provided a boost of morale for the Americans. -
Creation of the Declaration of independence
The creation of the Declaration of Independence was a pivotal movement in American history. In June 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a committee to draft a formal statement justifying the colony's separation from the British government. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, John Adams,Benjamin Franklin ,Roger Sherman, and Robert R Livingston with Jefferson taking the lead in writing the initial draft. -
Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis”
Thomas Paine writing of the American crisis was a series of documents published during the American Revolutionary War. In late 1776 these documents were written to inspire the American colonists to continue their fight for independence from the British government. The first document famously starting with the line “These are the times that try men's Souls” was published on December 19th ,1776 at a time when the morale of the Continental Army and the general public was very low. -
The Battle of Philadelphia
The Battle of Philadelphia also took place during the American Revolutionary War in 1777 . The British were led by General William Howe. He wanted to take over Philadelphia which was then the American Capital. The campaign included several key battles such as the Battle of Brandywine on September 11th 1777 where the British defeated the Continental Army forcing them to retreat. The British managed to take over Philadelphia then George Washington tried to take the land back. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga fought in 1777 was an important movement in the American Revolutionary War. It included two key battles, Freeman's form and Benny's Heights. The American victory led by General Harold Gates forced British General John Morgan to surrender. This win boosted American morale and secured French support which was crucial for the American victory. -
The winter at Valley Forge
The winter at Valley Forge from 1777 to 1778 was a challenging period for the Americans during the American Revolutionary War. Under General George Washington's command the army faced severe colds, hunger, and disease. Despite the harsh conditions it was a time of significant transformation. The troops received training from Baron Friedrich Von Steuben, a military officer that set hard training. His drills and disciplines improved the Army Effectiveness and cohesion. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was fought in 1781, it was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. The battle began on September 28th, 1781 and involved a combination of land and Naval operations. The French naval forces blocked British reinforcements from reaching while American and French troops circled the British positions on land. On October 19th, 1781 the British surrendered to Washington ending the war. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris signed on September 3rd, 1783 officially ended the American Revolutionary War. The key negotiators were representatives from the United States including Benjamin Franklin ,John Adams, and John Jay and representatives from Great Britain. The treaty recognized the independence of the United States and established its borders which extended West to the Mississippi River North to Canada and South to Florida.