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Spark-Battle of Lexington and Concord
Tensions had been rising, but the English finally confronted the Minutemen in Lexington, Massachusetts, and nearby Concord, Massachusetts. They came to capture a cache of Patriot weapons, but were faced with the Patriots. What was supposed to be a secret mission turned into war: Paul Revere alerted the Minutemen and got them ready. Within a little bit, the British were "hastily retreating." #beganbecauseofweapons http://www.wpi.edu/academics/military/lexcon.html -
First Major Battle-Bunker Hill
Early in the American Revolution, as the first major battle, Bunker Hill occured. The Americans killed 1,150 of the total 2,400 British soldiers. They lost the battle but lost just 450 out of 1,500 total men. While it is called the Battle of Bunker Hill, most of it was fought on Breed's Hill. #wrongname http://www.britishbattles.com/bunker-hill.htm -
Turning Point-Battle of Saratoga #1
The first Battle of Saratoga occured 2 years into the revolution.The British won his battle, but, like the Battle of Bunker Hill, suffered significant casualties and the battle was fought on the wrong hill! Soon, another Saratoga would happen on a different, wrong hill! #wronghillthesecond http://www.saratoga.com/aboutsaratoga/battle-of-saratoga/ -
Turning Point-Battle of Saratoga #2
The Patriots won another battle at the second Battle of Saratoga. They had lost the first of the two, but scored a major victory at the second-not only did they win, but they also captured many of the British defenders! The win convinced the French and Spanish to side with thhe Patriots. This is why it is considered the turning point of the war. #gotcha http://www.saratoga.com/aboutsaratoga/battle-of-saratoga/ -
Government-Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were the states' quick attempt at a government-the complete opposite of England's. There was no taxing, no army, a democracy, etc. It was a poor attempt, but led to our country's strong constitution, Bill of Rights, and the other 17 amendments. Without them, our country would be completely different-and not in a good way, either. #government http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/articles.html -
Low Point-Valley Forge
Through June 19.
Valley Forge was the low point of the war for the Patriots. First, when the Patriots entered, they had lost many, many battles so far. Second of all, the weather was freezing and they had absolutely nothing to help them. And finally, there were many diseases. In fact, of all of the soldiers who died at Valley Forge, 2/3 were killed from diseases! #deathsurroundsus http://www.ushistory.org/march/phila/valleyforge.htm http://www.ushistory.org/march/phila/valleyforge.htm -
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Low Point-Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the low point of the war for the Patriots. First, when the Patriots entered, they had lost many, many battles so far. Second of all, the weather was freezing and they had absolutely nothing to help them. And finally, there were many diseases. In fact, of all of the soldiers who died at Valley Forge, 2/3 were killed from diseases! #deathsurroundsus http://www.ushistory.org/march/phila/valleyforge.htm -
Last-Battle of Yorktown
This is the final major battle in the American Revolution. It technically lasted until October 17, when General Cornwallis surrendered his troops to the Patriots. It marked the end of a British-rule era, and the beginning of the American era, which continues on to this day. #britishlostthewar http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm -
Resolution-Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris 1783 marked the resolution of the war-even as impossible as the outcome was, the colonists won their independence from Great Britain, who had an undefeated army, and it was by far the best in the world at the time. They became 13 states instead of the 13 colonies they once were. Three Americans signed: Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Day, and one British representative signed: David Hartley of the Parliament. #odd
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/paris.html
