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Spark- Lexington and Concord
Information-filled WebsitePaul Revere rode to Lexington to alert Samuel Adams and John Hancock about the British Army marching to their location. Thus the two escaped, but their Minutemen were outnumbered by the British. Paul Revere was captured. In Concord, men and women hid the ammunition and supplies. #nowallofamericaknowsyourehere -
First-Bunker Hill
About the Bunker Hill MonumentGeneral Gage (British) was blockaded in Boston by the American army, who occupyed the hills west of the city. He then decided to attack the the Charlestown Peninsula across the harbour. On the Peninsula was Bunker and Breeder Hill, with American forts. The British planned to drive the Americans out, and although they suffered heavy losses, won. #nowyouvedoneit -
Turning Point- Saratoga
Video about the Battle of SaratogaThis battle was a turning point in the American Revolution because it decided General Burgoyne's and his army's fate. Because the Continetal Army had defeated Burgoyne's troops, Burgoyne's campaign failed. His campaign was the plan to divide the Southern Colonies from New England and to gain military control south of the Hudson River. #fail -
Low Point-Valley Forge
A video about Valley ForgeLocated in Pennsylavania, Valley Forge was a military camp for George Washington's army, the Continental Congress over the winter of 1777-1778.The soldiers had to survive in treacherous conditions- Upon arriving, many were starving, ill, and injured. The area was chosen because it was close enough to keep raiding the British, but also far away enough to be safe from attacks. On June 19th, 1778 the Continental Army left Valley Forge. #stillaliveumad? -
Last- Yorktown
A video about the Siege of YorktownThe Siege of Yorktown was a battle won by the combined powers of George Washington's troops, the Continental Army, and the French troops over British Lieutenant General Lord Cornwallis. It was the last major land battle between the British and Americans which forced British to negotiate terms with the Americans. #gotyounowbrits -
Government- Articles of Confederation
Aritcles of Confederation VideoThe Articles of Confederation was an agreement established by the 13 states for a unified government. The articles allowed the unified government to confuct trade with the English, deal with the Native Americans, and territorial relations. The articles were then replaced by the U.S. Constitution because it created a much stronger government. #theoriginalconstitution -
Resolution- Treaty of Paris of 1783
A video about the Treaty of Paris (1783)The Treary of Paris ended the American Revolutionary war and the conflicts between Great Britain and other countries involved in the war such France, the Dutch, and Spain. This treaty was described ot have given Americans an'exceedingly generous' amount of territory, and the idea was to make the U.S. a trading partner. #2coolforubritain
