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Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere was sent on his famous midnight ride to get the message for where the British current are. When getting the message, he ran in his trail warning everyone that the British was coming. But at Lexington, he was captured by British troops. Poet Henry Longfellow wrote the famous poem about his ride that many people know about today to honor his action. But he changed some things a bit, but luckily historians found out the truth. https://www.biography.com/news/paul-reveres-ride-facts -
The Battles of Concord and Lexington
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Battle of Bunker Hill
After hearing about 2,200 British troops ready to attack, 1,000 colonists prepared to fight them. The battle was set at Bunker Hill (but mostly on Breeds Hill). Unfortunately, the colonists were outnumbered and the British won. Even though they lost, the colonists began to gain strategy for their next fight with the British. They realized all colonies must work together to stop the British. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Creation of the Declaration of Independence
13 American colonies' representatives came together to write this famous document to declare their freedom from England. After being pushed around with many of the British's taxes. Thomas Jefferson wrote the document with Ben Franklin and John Adams revising it. This document would show that Britain shouldn't be having power over them, and ever since that day, we celebrate this as a holiday known as Fourth of July. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1776-1783/declaration -
Thomas Paine's "The American Crisis"
Thomas Paine wrote out a document called "The American Crisis", in which it his response to the colonists losing in the American Revolution. General Washington liked the document so much that he read it to his soldiers, in which they mustered their courage to continue the fight, resulting Washington in more victories and respect. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-american-crisis -
Crossing of the Delaware River
After the christmas of 1776, Washington and his army crossed the treacherous Delaware river. He was planning a surprise attack on the British. His strategy was to cross this river to the fort of Trenton for attack. While he eventually made it across, a bunch of his solders died, including a slave boy who held the lamp to lead their way. A statue was made of him to honor his good deed. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/crossing-of-the-delaware/ -
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Battle of Trenton
After the crossing of Delaware River, Washington went to fight in the Battle of Trenton. This was a victory for Washington as he and his army captured British troops and reclaimed New Jersey. Washington set quarters at the colony and he also realizes he could until all colonies together once and for all for battle. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Trenton
After the crossing of Delaware River, Washington went to fight in the Battle of Trenton. This was a victory for Washington as he and his army captured British troops and reclaimed New Jersey. Washington set quarters at the colony and he also realizes he could until all colonies together once and for all for battle. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
The Battle of Philadelphia
The town of Philadelphia was captured by the British troops. Their leader, General Howe outwitted Washington during this battle (ambush the soldiers was one way). This battle brought down the reputation of Washington. This was a major loss for the colonists as the British took some forts nearby with them too. It wouldn't be until the following year that Washington and his army sabotages the captured fort. http://www.georgewashington.org/battle-of-philadelphia.jsp -
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Battle of Saratoga
Set in two different battles in one in a course of 18 days, the British were invading from Canada, already captured Fort Ticonderoga (and feeling overconfident). In the first battle, the British had a shallow victory over American forces. General Benedict Arnold at the second fight got General Burgoyne to surrender and he and his army were chased off to Fort Saratoga. This war got the French to ally with the colonies. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
Battle of Saratoga
Set in two different battles in one in a course of 18 days, the British were invading from Canada, already captured Fort Ticonderoga (and feeling overconfident). In the first battle, the British had a shallow victory over American forces. General Benedict Arnold at the second fight got General Burgoyne to surrender and he and his army were chased off to Fort Saratoga. This war got the French to ally with the colonies. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
The Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington and his army were going through harsh winter conditions. Fortunately they all knew how to survive the hardships of that winter as that was part of their training. Although, about 2,000 soldiers died that winter due to said conditions. But after the winter, everybody developed to becoming more stronger to continue facing the British. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/winter-valley-forge -
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Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington and his army were going through harsh winter conditions. Fortunately they all knew how to survive the hardships of that winter as that was part of their training. Although, about 2,000 soldiers died that winter due to said conditions. But after the winter, everybody developed to becoming more stronger to continue facing the British. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/winter-valley-forge -
Battle of Yorktown
General Washington, with his own army and the French troops came together and fought the British in Yorktown. Washington's troops trapped British General Cornwallis from escaping the country. He surrendered as he realizes he was overpowered and outnumbered. Two days later, a surrender ceremony was held. Cornwallis, feeling embarrased, called in "sick" and sent someone in in his place. This war was won by the colonies. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins -
Treaty of Paris
Seeing how well the colonists were doing, the French (who had a score against Britain) joined forces with the colonies to fight the British. At the same time, they made a treaty to recognize the colonies' independence. With the passing of this treaty, the British were beginning to recognize the colonist's independence and the end of the war was near. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris
