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Spark-Lexington and Concord
11c Lexington and Concord
The British planned to attack the colonial leaders and end the conflict by killing the leaders of the rebels. Luckily word leaked of their plan and the colonists planned with lots of militia and fighters called minutemen. Paul Revere and other horseback riders warned the colonists ahead of time and planned cleverly leading to the colonists winning the two battles.This battle was great spark. Shot heard around the world -
First-Bunker hill
11d Bunker Hill
Lots of Soldiers just came out of a medicinary ward with picks and shovels hoping to attack the British ships from a planned location.The rebels misunderstood their captain and went to a different area where the British were nearby.The colonists lost because British soldiers had lots of strength, this battle was actually faught mainly on Breed's hill, although the colonists lost this symbolized a great First battle. Height Fight -
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Turning Point-The battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga
The battle of saratoga was a series of small battles that determined the position of one of Britain's General's John Trumbull. The first battle Britain won, but the colonists won the other battles. By the end of this battle the colonists no longer had a terrible opinion of war and decided to fight whatever it takes to win the war. This was a major turning point towards the american independance. Hope&Faith -
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Government-Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
This was a document that made a basic outline of the new government. The ideas that were presented in this document were totally against Britain's way of view. This was the first and only failed type of government in America. This document was formed mainly because of the tensions with Great Britain. There were many documents and laws placed.
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Low Point-The battle of Valley Forge
Battle of Valley Forge
The battle of Valley Forge was by far the most gruesome and terrible points of the war. Hundreds of soldiers died due to the freezing temperatures and harsh climates. By the end of this war colonists almost decided that they were going to quit war and independance, this was regarded as a low point for the revolution. Climate VictoryHold Against! -
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Last-Yorktown
Yorktown and the treaty of Paris
Yorktown was the end of the long war. Because of all the gruesome fights and unfortunate losses, colonists planned a decisive strategy by defeating one of the major generals, general Cornwallis. By the end of this defeat Britain had decided that enough is enough and they couldn't risk anymore so this was the last battle in the revolutionary war. Teamwork Victory -
Resolution-Treaty of Paris
Yorktown and The treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris officially ended the American revolutionary war. People on both sides became happier because now British landowners now got their properties back from before the war and America was recognized as a country. This made trade and both sides recieve profit with no tensions, the slaves and prisoners were also released and America became finally recognized. Compromise
