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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of independence was signed on July 4 1776 and it was written by Thomas Jefferson. They had worked on it for for days until they had decided and sign it off on July 4 1776. They had decided to write the Declaration because many colonists had wanted independence. The fourth of July had became a holiday many people celebrate today and call it "the birth of they United States of America as a independent nation. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle had happened because George Washington ha wanted his soldiers to have confidence and be able to fight a battle. This battle was against Americans and Hessians and British troops. This was another battle that Washington had won. -
The Battle of Brandywine
This was when the British had defeated the American rebels. During this battle George Washington had tried to prevent the British from taking the American seat of government. There was about 400 people killed while the battle was going on. -
Battle of Germantown
The British army and the American Continental Army had fought in this battle.The battle had ended October 4 1777 leaving about 500 British dead and 1,000 Americans were killed. In this battle George Washington was the leader. The British had won the battle but the Americans had felt that they can do better at the next battle. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle had changed the american revolution. The battle had took place around Albany. Since this war was a turning point many french had started to believe in the strength and power of the Americans. This battle had also ended very cruel. The battle had lasted about 14 days. This battle didn't let the British cut off New England from the other colonies. -
Formation of French-American
This time period was when the french was an alliance to the Americans. The French would supply the Americans with supplies that they needed. This treaty had taken place in North America. -
Battle of Monmouth
This battle had started during the Revolutionary War. The battle had started in June 28,1778. During the fight there was a women named Molly Pitcher. She was the person who would bring water to soldiers who couldn't fight anymore -
Clark's Victories in the West
Clark was an important person who had many victories during the American Revolution. He was also an frontier military leader. He had lead many small frontiers. -
Greene Leads Carolina Campaign
Nathanael Greene was a person who was important and very well respected during the revolution. He was a commander from a department from the south. He had also gave Rhode island an army, so that they was able to have a defense. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
The battle had ended on October 7 1780. This battle was also another turning point for the independence war. The type of weapon that they had mostly used was a rifle. At the end of this battle there was 300 people dead and some hurt. The Americans had won this battle. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was sign by King George III from Great Britain.The Treaty of Paris had ended the American Revolutionary war. When it was signed France had give up their territories and also the Britain had recognized the United States independence.
