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Spark: Lexington and Concord
Lexington and ConcordOn April 19, 1775 British soilders were sent on a mission to retrieve good from Concord. But as they passed through Lexington on April 19,1775, a shot has fired. #shotheardroundtheworld As the British soilders killed 7 Americans, they marched on to Concord. When the arrived more American militias were there preventing the Brish from advancing on. British retreated to Boston, this caused over 125 casualties. -
First: Bunker Hill
Battle Reinactment On June 17, 2,200 British forces under the command of Major General William Howe and Brigadier General Robert Pigot marched to Breed's Hill. When the Birtsh first attacked the rebels stoppped them and they had to retreat. At the secound attack, the same thing happened. Third time the rebels were out numbered and forced to retreat, so the Britsh could puch on. #don'tmesswithBritian -
Turning Point: Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution, with two major battles. The first battle happened when Virgina sharpshooters harasted British. The British lost 2 men for everyone on the American side. The secound battle when British were determined to not be surrouned by the Americans. But they could not. #theunderdogs -
Low Point: Valley Forge
VF videoValley Forge is the the six month camp of the Continental Army under the command of General George Washington, a few miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Though no battle was fought here from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778, a struggle against the elements and low morale was overcome on this sacred ground. -
Government: Articles of Confederation
School House Rock VideoThis document served as the first form of governement of the new counrty America. The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The present United States Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation on March 4, 1789. #wedon'tneedBritian -
Last: Yorktown
When General George Washington sent 17,000 troops to Yorktown to face General Lord Charles Cornwallis and 9,000 troops. When the British tried to escape Washington sent 5,000 troops to block their escape route. After 3 weeks of non-stop fighting day and night Cornwallis surrendered. #yougoWashinton -
Resolution: Treaty of Paris of 1783
Treaty off Paris 1763Treaty of Paris took place when the fighting of the American Revolution was over. This document was signed by the British and the American sides that stated, they would not fight anymore and that American was now it's own country. #yahwefree
