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Spark- Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord at ushistory.com
The battles of Lexington and Concord were fought between the Patriots and Loyalists. The British planned to capture the colonial leaders at Lexington and steal their gunpowder at Concord. However, their plan was leaked to the Americans. The Patriots were outnumbered, but put up an unexpectedly good fight.This battle marked the beginning of American Revolution. #timeforwar -
First-Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill on history.comThe Americans and British fought on Breed's Hill, but the Americans had fewer forces than the British with 1,000 to 2,200, and low on ammunition. They were forced to retreat when outnumbered in hand to hand combat. Though they lost, the Americans killed many British soldiers and made their mark. The British won the battle at Bunker Hill. #roundonetothebritish -
Turning Point- Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga at saratoga.com In the Battles of Saratoga, British General Burgoyne planned to invade America from the North, while another British troop was coming from the other direction. But soon, Burgoyne and his army were left on their own and running low on supplies. When they finally met up with the Americans, the British army was broken and General Burgoyne surrendered. #britishfail -
Low Point- Valley Forge 1
Scene of Valley Forge from America: the Story of US: RevolutionThe Continental soldiers were camped in Valley Forge for six months. For three months, the soldiers were starving, cold, catching diseases, and dying. Most of all, they were losing hope. -
Low Point- Valley Forge 2
But after these first few months of utter suffering, French forces began to join, and brought food and supplies with them. By the end of the 6 months, the Continental army was professional, confident, and fully prepared to take on the British. #thehardknocklife -
Government- Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation at loc.govThe Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States. It created a loose government and left most of the power to the states. When it was realized that the states needed a stronger unified government, the present Constitution of the United States was written. #strongergovernment -
Last- Yorktown
Battle of Yorktown at history.comThe French joined the Americans against the British in the Battle of Yorktown. British General Cornwallis tried to escape to Yorktown and make it his base. The Americans and French blocked them by land and sea, and the British became completely surrounded. Cornwallis surrendered after being fired at for 3 days straight. This was the last battle of the Revolutionary War. #success -
Resolution- Treaty of Paris of 1783
Treaty of Paris of 1783 at loc.govThe Treaty of Paris was a document signed to officially end the Revolutionary War between the Americans and their allies and the British. The document stated the borders and land each country would recieve or lose, including a generous amount given to America. The treaty was signed by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and Henry Laurens representing America, and Richard Oswald for Britain. #freedomfinally
