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Paul Revere's Ride
An anti-British agitation ran by Paul after the passage of the Stamp Act in 1765 supported cause. Then, Revere won his role by making his midnight ride to Lexington and Concord to warn the Patriots there of the British advance from Boston. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord started the American Revolutionary War. British troops marched to seize a cache of importance. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Casualties arose, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost. -
Declaration of Independence
This document declared independence across our country. -
Thomas Paine's Writing of "The American Crisis"
Thomas Paine inspired people through his arguments in Common Sense and crisis. He made his fellows never give up their liberty. -
Crossing of The Delaware River
George Washington and his army marched across the river to surprise attack the Brits. They had glorious victory: It was the cold of winter. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton took place after Christmas. Successfully, two-thirds of the Hessian force was captured, with little losses. -
Battle of Philadelphia
The Battle of Philadelphia had finally gone on the offensive. This gave the soldiers and the patriots a renewed confidence that they could win the war. -
Battles of Saratoga
Saratoga marked a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The victory is made clear by British and Hessian troops surrendering their arms. -
Winter and Valley Forge
Soldiers practiced training importance through this harsh winter. -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington began The Battle of Yorktown against Charles Cornwallis and a contingent of 9,000 British troops in the most important battle of the Revolution. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the war by peace.
