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Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was proposed and adopted. The Declaration was motivated on seeking independence. The original writer of the Declaration was Thomas Jefferson. -
Paul Reveres Ride
Paul Revere was ordered by Dr. Joseph Warren to ride a horse to Lexington, Massachusetts to give a warning about British troops. This is also known for the poem created by side the story. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. The significance was the unexpected attack from the British still had a outcome it our favor. They kept control of their supplies for their guns. The British ended with a retreat of gunfire. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The red coats ended up victorious over the Americans due to not having enough ammo. Even though it was a costly battle, the Americans had less casualties than the British. It was taken as a moral victory for the Americans. -
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Thomas Paine’s Writing
Thomas Paine wrote about all of his dangerous situations throughout the war. He came out with a collection of crisis that he has faced over time. The outcome was named the American Crisis that Paine shares for an Independent and self-governing America. -
The Delaware Crossing
The night of December 25th Washington gathered troops to cross the Delaware. This moment led up to a surprise attack on the British. The attack consisted of about 2,400 troops and was led around 11pm. -
Battle of Trenton
A surprise attack led by the Americans among the 1,000 German and British soldiers. With as little as 4 casualties the Americans came out with great victory. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The American Army had ran out of clothing and food cause conditions to the soldiers couldn’t withstand. The winter of 1777-1778 had the Americans vulnerable to death throughout the winter. People would withstand these conditions to prevent something to Washington. -
The Battle of Philadelphia
Washington placed 11,000 troops in the city of Philadelphia, though he was still outflanked by the British. Washington was outsmarted and lost control of the capital of Philadelphia. -
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Battle of Saratoga
This was a battle that made a turning point in the war. The Americans forced around 5,000 British troops to surrender. France and America became allies as they declare war on the British. The British moving south gave America time to regroup. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The French blockade made it impossible for the British to escape the war. Around 8,700 enemy troops surrendered. By September 28, Washington was completely circled. -
The Treaty of Paris
The American Revolution came to an end in 1783. British merchants were forced to pay for lost items as Florida was returned to Spain. Most territory East of the Mississippi was ceded as the size of the nation doubled.
