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Spark - Lexington and Concord
VideoThe British were planning an attack on Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775. They were to attack Lexington and capture leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock, then to Concord and seize weapons. Spies heard of this plan and Paul Revere rode his horse shouting, "The British are coming!" The first shot was at Lexington, and the British largely outnumbered the colonists. They marched on to Concord, where the colonists attacked and the militia inflicted over 200 casualties. #shotheardroundtheworld -
First - Bunker Hill
Video of Bunker HillAt Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill, Americans took over Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill on the peninsula. They had limited ammunition, and the British rushed to attack them. The Americans had about
1,500 troops, where the British had 2,400. When they attacked, they suffered many casualties on their front line, but they pushed forward and got the Americans to retreat. The American leaders quoted, "Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes." because of the lack of ammunition. welost -
Turning Point- Battle of Saratoga
Interesting InformationThe British and American forces met at Freeman's Farm north of Albany. Even though the British were left as the "Masters of the Farm", they sustained heavy casualties. In the first week of October, Gate's American Army was between Burgoyne's army and Albany, and when Burgoyne went on the offensive on the 7th, they fought south of Saratoga, and Burgoyne's army was crushed. On the 17th, Burgoyne's army surrendered, having lost 86% of his troops he brought. wewon -
Governemnent- Articles of Confederation
Library of Congress Articles of ConfederationThe Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation on November 15, 1777, The ratification of the Articles by all states did not happen until March 1, 1781. The Articles created a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. However, the need for a stronger Federal government soon became obvious. "The states shall associate with each other in war, peace, and trade." -AOC#firstgovernement -
Low Point- Valley Forge
Cool Information WebsiteValley Forge was the low point, because most of the patriot soldiers were tired, cold, hungry, sick, and wanted to give up. George Washington said, "If the army does not get help soon, in all likelihood it will disband." There were dozens of soldiers leaving. Disease killed and spread. "An army of skeletons appeared before our eyes naked, starved," was quoted by a governer. After months, supplies and food started to come in, and the French allied with the Americans. Hope was back. #keepfighting -
Last- Battle of Yorktown
PBS Battle of YorktownThe Battle of Yorktown was the last battle of the war, George Washington, commanding a force of 17,000 troops, French and Continental, began the siege against Cornwallis and 9,000 British troops. Washington sent 5,000 American troops to block the escape from Yorktown, and sent French forces to block off the escape by sea. They trapped Cornwallis, and in 3 weeks after bombardment by cannons and artillery, Cornwallis surrendered. "The world turned upside down." was quoted by his doctor.#wewon -
Resolution- Treaty of Paris of 1783
Video of Treaty of ParisOn September 3, 1783, the treaty was signed in Paris, France, at the Hotel d'York by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay representing the United States, and David Hartley, a member of British Parliament, representing the British monarch, King George III. It was the official document that meant America was free from Britain. freeandindependent
