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Spark- Lexington and Concord
Link to Lexington and ConcordThese battles are known as the "spark" of the American Revolution. They were fought between the MInutemen and the British. Both sides were ready to fight, and finally, someone fired the first shot, and the fighting broke out. The British won the battles, but suffered many casualties. #LetItBegin -
First Battle- Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill Video Link The Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolution. It was fought on and around Breed's Hill. It was a short battle, as the patriots ran out of ammunition and had to retreat. The British didn't get out unharmed either. They had over a thousand casualties. #KingOfTheHill -
Turning Point- Saratoga
Saratoga Video LinkThe Battles of Saratoga were fought on two different days- September 19, 1777 and October 7, 1777. The British barely won the first battle. But the turning point was the second battle. The Patriots won the second battle, and captured over 6000 British soldiers. Because of these captures, the British troops were forced to surrender. The Patriots got many supplies, like weapons and ammo, and they also got allies, like France and Spain. This was a turning point in the war for the Patriots. #Huzzah! -
Government- Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation GameThe Articles of Confederation, created on November 15 of 1777, served as the first constitution of the United States. It was almost the exact opposite of the British Constitution, so it didn't work at all. Later, Americans replaced this horrible system with the constitution that we have today. #BadSystem -
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Low Point- Valley Forge
Valley Forge Link Valley Forge was the military camp for the Continental Army. It was the worst point of the war. About 2,500 soldiers died of disease, starvation, and the freezzing weather. Many soldiers left camp to go home and quit the war. All of the remaining soldiers had a low morale and wanted to quit. #IWannaGoHome -
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Last- Yorktown
Yorktown Video LinkThis was the last major battle of the American Revolution. The Americans won by a lot. The British general, Charles Cornwallis, was captured and he and his army were forced to surrender, which ended the war with and American win. #Winning -
Resolution- Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris Video LinkThe Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3 of 1783, officially ended the war between America, Great Britain, and allies. It had rights and land for the Americans, peace between Loyalists, Britain, and allies, and stated that the United States were an independent country. #PeaceOut
