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Lexington and Concord
This was the battle of which Paul Revere warned everyone that ther "red coats" were coming. Also, no one knew who fired the first shot; but upon that first shot began the battle. A man named Captain Parker once said "Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war let it begin heres." -
Second Continental Congress
This meeting upon Congress was of great significance. Where many complex decisions were created. Some of these decisions include; breaking away from Great Britain, state defense, and a more organized militia. -
Bunker Hill
This battle is often referred to as the Battle of Bunker Hill; however the battle occured nearby Breed's Hill. This is located in the state of Massachusetts. The British defeated America providing them with a huge confidence boost. -
Declaration of Independence
This important document was created in English declaring independce from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson was the author of this document of which distributed important information. Many copies of this document were printed and hung up at several common places. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle took place in New Jersey on the Delaware River and lead by George Washington. The size of the armies were large consisting of 2,400 American troops with 18 guns! The British wore red coats, the German wore blue coats, and the Americans dressed as best as possible. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle occurred during the months of September and October. This was considered the most crucial victory and the turning point of the American Revolution. This battle is often recognized as one of the "fifteen most decisive" battle. -
Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington was also the General for the Winter at Valley forge. This was located at Schuylkill River near Philadelphia. During the winter encapement soldiers had to make due with what scarece supplie were available and over2,00 log huts were constructed. -
John Paul Jones captures the Serapes
John Paul Jones is an American commander who won the victory of the Serapis. The serapis is an american ship. This was a battle of which occurred over seas. -
Battle of King's Mountain
This battle was unqie and pondered as another turning point of the American Revolution. The was a battle fought with only Americans, no British. Also this battle was located in South Carolina of the United States of America. -
British Surrender at Yorktown
This was the point in the American Revolution where America won our freedom from the British. Even when America won our independence in 1776 we still did not have freedom for the British. The British empire(Charles Cornwallis) surrendered to the American empire( George Washington)`. -
Treaty of Paris Ratified
This treaty offically ended the American revolution. When this treaty was finalized and signed British realized the independence of the United States of America. Also, this treaty divided up the ownership of land and created a mutaual ground for America, Britain, Spain, France, and the colonies. -
Washington's Farewell
Since George Washington decided not to run for a fourth term he created this document saying farewell the the American people. This document was of great length and consisted of much drafting. In this document George Washington mentioned his advice to Americans.
