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"The Spark of Revolution"- Lexington and Concord
A Video on Lexington and Concord After being infuriated by the Patriots, British troops planed surprise attack to capture rebel leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams. They marched into Lexington in the night and defeated the minutemen, but Paul Revere warned the people of Concord. Thanks to Revere's warning, the minutemen in Concord made the British retreat. #TheBritishAreComing -
"The First of Many Battles"- Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker HillAlthough the British defeated the colonists during this battle at Bunbker Hill, MA, the inexperienced inflicted significant casualties on the enemy. This weakened British troops. #VictoriesAreTotallyOverrated -
"The Turning Point" -Saratoga
SaratogaBritish General Burgoyne were making a slow trip to Albany, New York, due to the transportation of their supplies and the American troops along the way. The British had suffered severe loss in soldiers at Vermont. American General Horatio Gates surrounded remaining British forces at Saratoga. On October 17th, Burgoyne surrendered his entire army. The threat to New England was over. This victory gave hope to the Patriots and convinced the French and Spanish to join the Patriots. #SuckItEngland -
"The Low Point"- Valley Forge
Valley Forge- The Story of Us The Continental Army was stranded in cold Valley Forge for winter. They were tired, they had nothing to provide warmth, and had no sufficient quarters. The soldiers were beginning to lose hope. General George Washington asked for Thomas Paine to read his speech, "The American Crisis", which reinforced the troop greatly. Many Americans sent supplies to the troops after learning of their condition. #ThanksPaine -
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"The Low Point"-- Valley Forge
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Articles of Confederations
Articles of Confederation GameThe Articles of Confederation was an agreement among the 13 founding states that established the USA as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution. It was later replaced by the Constitution. #ReboundRelationship -
"Last Battle"--Yorktown
Yorktown After a few conflicts, General Cornwallis moved to Chesapeake Bay. Washington used this to trap the British by surrounding them as the French Blocked the bay. After holding out for 3 weeks, Cornwallis surrendered on ovtober 17th, 1781.This defeat discourages the British and finally acknowledged America's independence. #TimeToTalkPeace. -
Resolution-Treaty of Paris of 1783
Treaty of Paris The British finally acknowledged America's independence and gave up Canadian and Mississippi land to the French and Florida to the Spanish. The United States agreed to return all property and rights taken from Loyalists. Over 16200 Americans had died. FreedomComesAtAHighPrice
