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Common Sense
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to inspire people to challenge the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. -
Declaration of Independence
To explain to foreign nations why the colonies had chosen to seperate themselves from Great Britain. The introduction to the Declaration of Independence. They want everybody to stop fighting. The war was all over. -
Retreat From New York
The fighting shifted to Long Island then to the White Plains. They controlled the sea and they were able to attack Long Island and Manhattan. One of the fisrt known American spies of the Revolutionary War. To win. -
Crossing the Delaware 1776
Trenton and the Delaware River. The Hessians and they were mercenaries, they fought for gold. They had raised spirits and they were able not to fear the British any more. -
The Battle of Saratoga 1777
It provided them monetary and military support for the British. To take over all of New York, was to move east, then west, then north. Howe never got a message. Burgoyne surrendered his army to General Gates. -
Valley Forge Winter 1777-1778
Pennsylvania. New Jersey. Harsh. They were tougher soldiers. -
Defending the Frontier 1778
Washington. Yes, they were able to defend their base and become stronger. They were victoriuos. -
British Advance South
New Jersey and Savahna. Hit and run attacks. A spy. Getting ready to attack the patriots. -
Brighter Days 1780-1781
Resoundingly the American Revolutionaries. Nathaneal Greene was a famous general. The Americans inflicted heavy casualties on the Britsh, and it was a turning point for the Americans. -
Treaty of Paris
They were able to get along. Adams and Jay. It stoped the war from going on to long.
