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History of the united states

By 20wjohnston

  • First continental congress

    First continental congress
    This was after the boston harbor incident
    This was the first meeting of all the colonial leaders
    The goal of this meeting was for any colonial leaders to ecpress any concerns
    The first of many meeting between the colonists
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  • The fight at lextington and concord

    The fight at lextington and concord
    this was the first battle of the revolutionary war.
    this was when to famous "shot heard around the world" originated from.
    This battle occured because of the british trying to get to a supply of weapons and supplies.
    there were only 70 minutemen aganist the british army.

  • The Battle of Bunker hill

    The Battle of Bunker hill
    The famous quote from this battle was " Do not fire until you see the white of their eyes!"
    This is battle proved that the patroits could stand up to the redcoats

  • The signing of the decloration of independence

    The signing of the decloration of independence
    The Decloration is a very biased document, when it says"all men are created equal" it doesnt include africans slaves and indians.
    About 45% of americans were patroits, while 20-30% were loyalists, the rest were just in the middle.
    The Decloration also didnt mention women's rights either.
    The main writer of the Decloration was Thomas Jefferson

  • Patroits win the battle of Trenton

    Patroits win the battle of Trenton
    This was a very inportant win for the Patriots.
    The Patroits lit there camp on fire when they arrived.
    They took over 900 prisoners from this battle.

  • The battle of Saratoga

    The battle of Saratoga
    This is know as the"Turning point" in the war.
    There were many variables into making sure the turn out would be perfect.
    It is also know as" one of the best pages in American history."

  • French ally with America

    The Americans were trying to ally with the French for a very long time.
    They got help frpm King Louis XVI.
    In May of 1778, they made the treaty with France.

  • Surrender of the British at Yorktown

    Surrender of the British at Yorktown
    This was the last major battle in the American Revolution.
    Benidect Arnold was once one of the most gifter officers, But he turned traitor to the britsh.
    Washington joined forcers with Rochambeau's Army to help defeat Cornwallis and the britsh.