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Defending the Frontier
They sent troopers out to battle. They kind of had success. They partly had success, but they still were proud that they had some success. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine was the creator of Common Sense. The pamphlet explained the advantages of and the need for immediate independence in clear, simple language.It was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain. -
Crossing the Delaware
During the American Revolution, patriot George Washington crosses the Delaware River with 5,400 troopers. They went to attack Trenton, New Jersey, they had to cross The Delaware River.The Hesian's were guarding the gates, 1,400 of them. Some of Washington's troopers failed to cross the Delaware River because of the temperatures. The victory was not particularly significant, and they were not happy about it. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was a rough time for mostly everyone. The battle of Saratoga was a rebellion. A large army about 10,000 soldiers battled to get victory. Loyalists, native forces and others came to battle. Once in Albany the set up winter quarters, and continued to battle. The battle of Saratoga was harsh many people passed and some were able to live. Some also died of severe weather, and temerature changes. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris of 1783, negoiated between the united states and the great birtain, ended the revolutionary war and regonized american independence. Jonh Adams, Benjamin Franklin,John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Laurens all signed the treaty of paris. The Britain refused to let them go utill they stated their point.
