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The American Revolution
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The Spark- Lexington and Concord
"A government of laws, and not of men"-John Adams
Hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize rebel weapons. Paul Revere and other riders sounded the alarm, and colonial militiamen began mobilizing to stop the Redcoats. A confrontation on the Lexington town green started off the fighting, and soon the British were retreating under intense fire. letitbegin -
The First Battle-Bunker Hill
"What! 10,000 peasants keep 5,000 king's troops shut up? Well, let us get in, and we'll soon find elbow room!" -General John Burgoyne
Control of this high ground near the harbor was important to the British occupation of Boston. The poorly trained colonial forces repelled two assaults by the British Army before retreating. Almost half of the British soldiers were either killed or injured. The Colonists lost the battle. letsgetitstarted -
Turning Point- Saratoga
“He is famous for losing the Battle of Saratoga, which encouraged the French to enter the war and help Mr. Washington win the battle of York- John Burnham
5,895 British and Hessian troops surrendered to the colonists. General John Burgoyne had lost 86 percent of his British force. They wanted to invade America from Canada. British believed that they would isolate New England from the other American colonies. They failed and the colonies recieved a major victory. comeback -
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Valley Forge
There was didease everywhere. The wather was terrible. Many soldiers were dying before they even fought. They were being pushed around by British forces. They could not do anything, Many people just gave up. -
Low Point- Valley Forge
“We have this day no less than 2,873 men in camp, unfit for duty because they are barefooted and otherwise naked.”- George Washington
Soldiers started suffering from diseases and fatigue. They were running out of food,and people were dying ofdisease and the harsh and cold weather. misrable -
Government- Articles of Confederation
"The Men who oppose a strong & energetic government are, in my opinion, narrow minded politicians" -George Washington
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, in November 15, 1777.It was ratificied on March 1, 1781. It was the first government the U.S had. DEMOCRACY -
The Last Battle- Yorktown
"If we do not deceive our own men, we will never deceive the enemy" -General Washington
General Washington, commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, begins the siege of Yorktown.He ordered Marquis de Lafayette and an 5,000 troops to block Cornwallis' escape from Yorktown by land while the French naval fleet blocked the British escape by sea.Washington had completely circled Yorktown. After three weeks of bombardment, the British surrendered. it'sover -
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The Treaty of Paris
The Talk of Negotiation started in April, and the final draft was made on September 3, 1783. -
Negotiation- Treaty of Paris 1783
"His Brittanic Majesty acknowledges the said United States, viz., New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, No"
On Nov 30, 1782, the rough draft articles were signed. They started talking about and arranging the negotiations. In 1783 they signed the final treaty. Congress ratified it in 1784. PEACE!!!
