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Battles of Lexington and Concord
"The shot heard around the world" This event sparked the Revolutionary War. There was major tension between the 13 colonies and most of the British Authorities. The red coats started marching to Boston to seize arms cache. The alarm was sounded from the raiders and had a confrontation between lexington. They retreated under heavy fire. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The red coats were third in charge, and they became victorious. This became a victory for the American Army. This battle between England and the Americans made this no longer possible. -
Creation of the declaration of independence
Between 1776-1783. Issuing the Declaration of Independence, the 13 colonies severed connections towards Great Britain. The declaration gave the colonists motivation to seek independence. This was significant to the Revolution because the colonists could make alliances with France and gain assistance in the war. -
Crossing of the Delaware River
Washington was committed to cross the Delaware. He decided to transport 2,400 Continental soldiers across the river in one night. Washington wanted to be strategic, he woke his troops in the snow covered ground of the Delaware River. This secured his first Victory of the Revolution. -
Thomas Paine’s writing of “The American Crisis”
From December 23, 1776-April 19, 1783, Thomas Paine wrote because he wanted to help boost morale of soldiers to help Americans. "The American Crisis" is made up of a series of essays in which helped American become independent and self-governing. Paine wanted the essays to be read to troops as they cross the Delaware. -
Battle of Trenton.
General George Washington defeated Hessian at Trenton. A week later he went to boost the morale of the American Troops. There were a very few casualties, and the British thought all was defeated by a major garrison. He also managed to come in contact with crucial supplies that would help his army cross the Delaware again. Washington demonstrated his resilience as a leader, and captured loyalty of soldiers, and the Continental Army. -
Battle of saratoga
From September 13-October 7, 1777, the Americans defeated the British and lifted morale trying to gain independence. King Louis the XVI beheld the thought of the British army taking alliances from France. He later lost and betrayed the royalists. In Fort Edward along the Hudson river, they marched towards Saratoga. There were an estimated 1,465 casualties that died during this battle https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/saratoga -
The Battle of philadelphia
In September of 1777 during the Philadelphia campaign, British military started gaining control over Philadelphia. Sir William Howe had possession of the British Army, and George Washington was the primary problem and his army was running low on supplies. -
Winter at Valley Forge
In December or 1777, George Washington was moving the continental army to Valley Forge. It was uncomfortable, and only 20 miles away from British, it was strategic location. The winter was impassable, made supplies scarce, and battles not very likely. -
Battle of Yorktown
The British ruled colonies, and had a birth of new nations. Many of the fights were outnumbered and out manned, but it was fought during a three-week siege. The Continental army surrendered their French Allies. On September 28, the forces arrived near Yorktown and had a lot of hard work trying to throw up defenses. French Engineers started to dig a series of trenches to help troops gain and inflict damage. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/yorktown -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty was signed on September 3, 1783, and it ended the American Revolution. It granted the U.S significant territory. The Treaty is based on the city it was signed in. Two crucial provisions of the treaty was the British recognition U.S. independence and the delineation of boundaries that would allow for the American western expansion.