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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War. Both nations, The United States and Great Britain, signed this treaty. Britain officially recognized America as an independent nation and pushed Americans to treat Loyalists well. As part of the terms of the treaty, America was awarded a chunk of the Ohio River Valley -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were passed by parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party.The acts shut down Boston Harbor until Boston colonists paid for the damaged tea.This act made the colonists furious because they made their money trading in the Boston harbor.The colonists decided to address the intolerable Acts in Philadelphia. -
The First Continental Congress
First Continental Congress discussed drafted resolutions to address colonial complaints. British continued their boycott of British goods. By failing attempts to accomplish the problems with Britain actually pushed many colonist to secure weapons and etc to prepare for war at any moment. -
The Second Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress arranged officials to work out with Indian tribes and the foreign government in an effort to form an alliance and also authorized the creation of a navy to aid the newly formed Continental Army. By the end of 1775, the military conflicts with Great Britain grew larger to the desire of many Patriots to declare their independence but many were not convinced. -
Lexington and Concord
America won the battle. The British general told London that America gained their respect. It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. A shot was fired that is known as the shot heard around the world.”The British learned that the Americans an unorganized group of rebels but an army that deserved respect. This battle gave a morale boost to the American colony. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
British won the battle, making the Americans abandon the hill and running out of gun powder. It served as a morale-boosting experience for the continental army. The British fought with greater attention and the Continental Army realized they needed more support and encouraged all able-bodied men to enroll in the militia. -
The Olive Branch Petition
Drafted by the second Continental Congress, the Olive Branch stated American loyalty to the king and begging him to intervene for the Patriots against Parliament. King George iii refused to receive the Branch. The colonist felt the king was going ¨outside the family¨ by hiring Hessians mercenaries which pushed the away from the British rule. -
Battle of Yorktown
In Yorktown, Virginia General Washington's troops marched from Pennsylvania to Virginia and then met up with French land forces demanded by Comte de Rochambeau. Once surrendered at Yorktown was a French victory over British and American victory. Once Continental won the British military still held were gone when Cornwallis surrendered. -
Battle of Trenton
America won the Battle of Trenton. It boosted America's morale and convinced many men whose education were up at the end of the year to continue fighting with the continental army. The Hessian soldiers were crushed in the Washingtons raid across the Delaware River. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine published Common Sense in order to persuade the colonists to declare freedom from Great Britain. He argued that a tiny island should not have control over a large amount and he called the King George lll a ¨royal brute¨.This propaganda piece changed many colonist ideas about freedom and they began to take up arms against Britain. -
The Declaration of Independence
Declared American Independence from British rule. They refused the king request and started declaring their independence afterward the Patriots became rebels subjects to the penalties for crimes. Continental´s realized that unity was the key to success for them. Benjamin Franklin quote that “we must all hang together. -
Battle of Princeton
In Princeton, New Jersey General George Washington leads the Continental soldiers in the battle against British redcoats. The Continental Army emerges victorious. British forces learning that the Continental Army can defeat them! The Continental Soldiers begin to feel confident and continued to enlist in the army, boosting American´s number of soldiers. -
Battle of Saratoga
America won the battle of Saratoga. It was a turning point and change the course of the war. It gave Americans hope and convinced France the colonists could actually win the war. The British surrendered and the win was celebrated as a French victory. -
Valley Forge
Washington’s force system collapsed the men died from hunger,cold and diseases.The suffereing troops were held together by loyalty to Baron von Steuben.The British concentrated their efforts in the south, where they would gain the support of many loyalist .Warfare grew bigger in the Carolinas, with guerrilla syle civil battles betwee the Patriots and the loyalists.
