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Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere's ride is very famous and known of. Paul Revere rode to Lexington to warn American troops that the British were coming. He also warned that they planned to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock. By warning the Americans that the British were coming and prepared to fight, he gave the colonists time to prepare and be ready for the British to attack. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
These two battles started the Revolutionary War. Britain and America had tension building between them for years. When the colonists brought up the idea of becoming independent, issues started to arise. British troops marched to Concord but then retreated due to intense firing at them and the American's guerrilla warfare technique. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle that actually occurred on Breeds Hill. The American troops surrounded the British one night and launched cannons down the hill to attack the British. Although the British defeated the Americans, the American troops had lots of casualties against the British, which boosted their confidence for the war. -
The Creating of The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was created because colonists wanted to be free from the British Crown and they wanted their own rights. In June of 1776, a commitee was tasked to write the document. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin all took part in the writing of The Declaration of Independence but it was written mostly by Jefferson. This event was very important because it game colonists the freedom they always wanted. -
The Writing of "The American Crisis"
The writing of The American Crisis was important because what Thomas Paine said in it salvaged the revolution. It also gave American troops the confidence they needed to go across the Delaware River and continue fighting for their independence. -
The Crossing of the Delaware River
Washington went across the Delaware River with the water being cold and in some places, frozen. He crossed with 2400 American troops and hoped to surprise a Hessian force just on the other side of the river. They crossed the river successfully and were able to take down the Hessian troops, raising the spirits of colonist who feared their army was incapable of a victory. -
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a small battle that involved Washington and his troops attacking a group of Hessian mercenaries. Washington defeated them, giving American troops reasserted control and improving the unity of the colonial army. -
The Battles of Saratoga
There were two Battles of Saratoga with the first being on September 19th. The British attacked the colonists which caused them to stop using a defensive strategy and to fight back. The British won but were badly battered and beaten up. The second battle was on October 7th. The British attempted to fight again, but failed. They retreated and surrendered 10 days after beginning their attack, giving the Americans a victory. This battle gave Americans even more confidence to continue the war. -
The Battle of Philadelphia
The British attacked and captured Philadelphia because it was the capital of Pennsylvania and capturing it would give them lots of power. It was a victory for the British and it brought doubt to American troops about their military abilities. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The Winter at Valley Forge was very rough for the American troops. Washington brought them here, not knowing they would run out of food, clothes, and supplies. However, Washington never gave up on his troops. The Winter at Valley Forge may have signaled the end of the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle in the Revolutionary war. Washington and his 17000 troops attacked Britain's 9000 troops. Washington surrounded Cornwallis, causing the British to surrender after a long 3 weeks of fighting. This battle was a big deal because it ended the war. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a document created that made the British Crown recognize America as independent from them and made them cede most of their territory east of the Mississippi River. This event paved the way to west-ward expansion and officially ended the Revolutionary War.
