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Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere Ride took place on April 18th, 1775. Paul Revere along with William Daws and Samul Prescott go out at midnight to warn the colonists that the British are coming to attack them. This is important because it showed that the colonists could work together and organize in such a crucial time, proving their communication and marking the start of the American Revolutionary War. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord wee the first military engagements in the American revolution. The British army which was under command of Colonel Francis Smith and John Pitcairn. They were instructed to go to Concord and take and destroy all military equipment that the colonists had there. By the end of it all the British had suffered a heavy deal, 73 losses, 174 wounded, and 26 of them missing. The battle showed that the colonial forces could stand up against the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill which took place on June 17th, 1775, was led by General William Howe and Colonel William Prescott. Even though the British lost this battle hey still suffered severe casualties. This was important to America because it showed They could stand up to the British. -
⮚ Creation of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston. This document would forever be important to America because it declared independence from Britain and established individual rights and government by consent. It also marked the birth of America. -
Thomas Paine's writing of "The American Crisis"
Thomas Paine wrote "The American Crisis" in December 1776 to inspire American colonists during the Revolutionary War. It was written in Philadelphia and read to troops by George Washington before the battle of Trenton. This symbolizes American resilience and determination. -
Crossing of the Delaware River
The Delaware River crossing took place on December 25th, 1776, during the Revolutionary War. Washington led the Army across the river. 2,400 people were involved in crossing it. They had to cross to surprise attack the forces in Trenton. The surprise attack was successful and would mark the turning point in the Revolutionary War. The victory would prove the new Americans could stand up against the trained and professional European soldiers. -
Battle of Trenton
On the morning of December 26th 1776, After crossing the Delaware River. They captured nearly 900 Hessian soldiers and won the battle. This victory would encourage enlistments in the army due to the success -
Battle of Philadelphia
The Battle of Philadelphia took place on the 9th of September in 1777. The British forces successfully captured Philadelphia after defeating Washingtons troops at Brandywine and Germantown, then forcing the Americans to re-group at Valley Forge. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga were fought in September and October of 1777. Led by John Burgoyne convicted France to enter the war as an ally to the American colonies. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
During the winter of 1777, the Continental Army faced severe weather, disease, and a shortage of supplies. Under the lead of George Washington, they came out stronger. The Americans would come out victorious, which would be marked as the turning point in the revolutionary war. -
Battle of Yorktown
On September 28th, a battle broke out between the American and French forces against the British. The victory was given to the Americans an French, leading to the surrender of General Cornwallis. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, ended the Revolutionary War. It recognized American independence, established boundaries for the new nation, and resolved issues between the Americans and the British.