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Events of the Revolutionary War
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The Spark- Lexington and Concord
Lexington and ConcordTensions had been building between the colonists and the British, until it finally resulted in hundreds of British troops marching from Boston to Concord in order to capture a storage of rebel arms (guns, muskets, etc). Paul Revere warned the colonists ahead of time, and the militias confronted the Redcoats in Lexington, driving them back to Boston. thebritisharecoming -
The First Major Battle: Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker HillBritish commander General Gage found him and his troops trapped in Boston by the American Continental Army, which then proceeded to build fortifications on Breed's Hill. However, more British troops noticed the presence of the Americans and attacked the fort. The British advanced, earning heavy losses, but captured Bunker and Breed's Hill in the end. theredcoats'heavylosses -
The Turning Point: The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War because it was solid proof that the Continental Army was capable of standing against Britain, re-invigorating the Americans and earning them much needed supplies and support from France, a long time enemy of Britain. -
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The Turning Point: The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War because it was solid proof that the Continental Army was capable of standing against Britain, re-invigorating the Americans and earning them much needed supplies and support from France, a long time enemy of Britain. herecomesfrance http://www.saratoga.com/aboutsaratoga/battle-of-saratoga/ -
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Government: The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the written document that identified and established the government of the United States after their declaration of independence from Britain. The A.C. created a weak central government that protected the separate states from conducting their own foreign diplomacy.
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Government: The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the proposed government system for the thirteen colonies. However, it created a weak central government and placed much power in the states. It was later replaced by the U.S. Constitution on March 4, 1789. -
The Low Point; Valley Forge
Valley ForgeThe Continental Army's (George Washington's troops) six-month encampment at Valley Forge. Many soldiers died from the harsh winter weather, the bitter cold, and the lack severe of food and supplies. This is the low point for the Americans because the harsh winter greatly demoraled the soldiers, resulting in many of the men returning home from the army. #itsfreezing -
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The Low Point: Valley Forge
George Washington and his troops' stay at Valley Forge was the low point of the war because the bitter cold and lack of supplies demoralized the soldiers. In the end, many left the army and headed back to their homes, causing a possible shortage of soldiers if they continued leaving. Thanks to Washington's bringing in of many inspiring men like Thomas Paine, the soldiers soon regained their will to fight. -
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The Last Battle: The Battle of Yorktown
The battle was fought between the British and the Americans/French. The Americans and the French formed a semi-circle around the trapped British and put them under siege. The British sent word asking for supplies and reinforcements, but after no help came, the British surrended to the Americans and the French. thelastbattleofthewar http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm -
The Last: The Battle of Yorktown
The battle was fought between the British and the Americans/French. The Americans and the French formed a semi-circle around the trapped British and put them under siege. The British sent word asking for supplies and reinforcements, but after no help came, the British surrended to the Americans and the French. -
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The Resolution: Treaty of Paris of 1783
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The first peace treaties were signed by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and Henry Laurens (for the United States) and Richard Oswald (for Great Britain). The final treaty was signed on Spetember 3, 1783. peaceout http://www.history.com/topics/treaty-of-paris-1783 -
Resolution: The Treaty of Paris
http://www.history.com/topics/treaty-of-paris-1783
The Americans and the British met in Paris, France to come to terms with each other after the war. Britain recognized America's independence, and America swore to use its power to relieve the Loyalists from persecution, as well as restore their confiscated property. Britain also surrendered all the land between the Allegheny Mountains and the Mississippi River to the Americans, doubling the size of the nation.
