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Paul Revere's Midight Ride
Paul Revere's midnight ride to alert the patriots of the British. -
Patriots form a militia to defend themselves against the British.
The militia was a rag tag group of patriots defending themselves against a vicious and dangerous British army. -
The British march to Concord
Hundreds of British troops march from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize the patriots weapons -
Afternoon Dinner
Moses Cooper is very stubborn on what he belives. He will stand for what he believes to anyone who opposes. -
Adam and Ruth's walk
After dinner, Adam heads to Ruth's house to take her for a walk. On the walk, they discuss various topics such as their future and their place in the world. Then they kiss, and walk home together. -
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April Morning Timeline
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This means war!
The British arrive to a blockade of Patriots armed and ready to fight for their country! -
" The shot heard 'round the world"
This shot started a major battle, but we are yet to discover who shot. -
The battle plan works!
The British try to fight off the Patriots, but are forced to slowly retreat! -
The battle of Lexington/Concord
These events caused the battle of Lexington/Concord a bloody battle between the British and Patriots in which many deaths occured. -
The Americans retreated and regrouped!
They made a new battle plan and went back to fight the British hoping for a better outcome this time around. -
We win!
The Patriots are thrilled for the win and now have confidence in themselves and what they can do. -
The war is not over!
The Americans still have many other battles to fight, but the victory in this battle gives them hope for the other battles that follow. -
Adam signs the muster book
Adam signs the muster book and officially becomes part of the patriot militia organized to fight against the British. -
Adam's father shot
At Adam's first battle, his father is shot in the chest twice, causing Adam to run away. This death is a huge blow to Adams family. -
Adam and Levi in the smokehouse
Levi warns Adam of the British and tells him to leave town -
Adam meets Solomon Chandler
After fleeing town, Adam runs into a man named Solomon Chandler who feeds and comforts him about his father's death. -
Adam shares the things he has witnessed
After being led back to the militia encampment, Adam tells what he witnessed. -
adam falls asleep during battle
During the next ambush, Adam falls asleep under some brush and he is awakened by cousin simmons and the Reverend searching for his body. -
Adam comes home
When Adam comes home, he is greeted by mourners grieving Moses' death. -
Adam and Ruth visit the coffin
Adams mother sends him to deliver and light candles next to his fathers coffin. Ruth is there, too.
