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Paul Revere’s Ride
This was an alert given to the minutemen of massachusetts that the British army was coming to Massachusetts after the Battle of Lexington and Concord. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This Battle was the first major battle of The American revolution. Massachusetts colonist defined the British authority. The winner of this Battle where the Americans. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British were trying to take control over seaport so they took over to hills close to it for a better tactical advantage. The British successfully took over the seport. -
Creation of the Declaration of Independence
The declaration of independence is a summary of the colonists seeking independence. There authors of it are Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams. Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. -
Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis”
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Battle of Trenton
This battle was important for the continental army because it was the first victory in a long time. This helped Washington motivate his soldiers. -
Crossing of the Delaware River
George Washington ordered his troops to cross the
Delaware river that was filled with ice. The Troops successfully crossed the river to New Jersey. -
The Battle of Philadelphia
This Battle was for the control over Philadelphia. The British where Victor in the Battle and took over Philadelphia . -
Battles of Saratoga
This Battle was a turning point for the Continental army because they defeated Great Britain. This boosted morale to the Continental army. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Washington and his troops went through rough climates like snow. What made it harder was that they had a lack of blankets, coats and even shoes. -
Battle of Yorktown
This Battle was the last major battle of the war and it led to the British surrendering to the Continental army and their French allies. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty was signed by Great Britain and the United States ending the War of the American Revolution.