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Lexington and concord battle
Lexington and concord battle started the Revolutionary war on April 19, 1775. In the Lexington battle the British army were sent out to capture rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington as well as to destroy the Americans store of weapons and ammunition in Concord.The battle of Lexington, colonists formally won their independence and kicked off the American Revolutionary war that's why it was significant to the Revolution. -
Bunker Hill
General Thomas Gage of the British army pushed in on the colonists by ordering 2,400 soldiers to march up the hill where the colonists live. The colonists opened fire first, hoping to keep the peace as long as possible. Despite the misty conditions, the colonists gained the upper hand, killing over 1000 British soldiers and at least 450 of their men. -
New York
he British invaded New York City in the summer of 1776, intending to take control of the city. Because New York City was their area, they were able to keep it contained in New England. They sailed into New York Harbor with around 32,000 men on board. Late in August, the low-ranking colonial men withdrew from the battle, despite the Continental Army's willingness to continue with the invasion. -
Trenton
The British had forced George Washington's army over and across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania during their border fortification. When Washington led over 2,400 men back across the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776, he risked losing the battle. They struck Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey, with great success. The entire Hessian garrison was swept out by Washington's troops. -
Philadelphia
Robert Morrison, the superintendent of finance for the colonists and his associate, Haym Salomon, used their personal credits to fund the continental army. They also raised funds from Quakers and Jews to help pay the troops of the United states. -
Saratoga
General John Burgoyne led his army south on October 17, 1777, but was met by a colonial force led by General Horatio Gates and aided by Benedict Arnold. Burgoyne's army was eventually surrounded when Gates' force had the upper hand. The army of General Burgoyne had failed and had to retire. The victory of the American colonists had pleased the French, and the French had become interested in collaborating with them. -
Valley Forge
More than 2,000 soldiers lost their lives from staying at the winter Camp at Valley Forge. Survivors did not abandon the lost The six month encampment of General George Washington's Continental Army at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778 was a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War. The defeats had led some members of the Continental Congress to want to replace Washington, believing he was incompetent. -
Yorktown
The outcome in Yorktown, Virginia marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation's independence. It also fixed George Washington's reputation as a great leader and eventual election as first president of the United States. -
Treaty Of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years' War between Great Britain and France, as well as their respective allies. In the terms of the treaty, France gave up all its territories in mainland North America, effectively ending any foreign military threat to the British colonies there.