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Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea PartyThe Boston Tea Party was one of the key events leading up to the American Revolution. American Colonists protested against the British for the taxes that they put on the land. The Colonists, dressed like the Mohawk Native tribe and boarded three ships, The Dartmouth, The Eleanor, and The Beaver. On the ships were chests full of tea, which was thrown over the side of the ship by the colonists, which was going to Britian. -
First Continental Congress
Representives from all the colonies, except for Georgia, met in Carpender's Hall in Philadelphia on September 5th - October 26th 1774 to discuss freedom from Great Britian and because they were very upset about the Intolerable Acts. Some representives wanted to act with violence against Britain, and some end it with peace. At this time they created the Declaration and Grievences.
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The Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress
DeclarationDuring the time of the First Continental Congress, the Declaration of Rights and Grievances was made by the congress. They presented it to King George III in response to the Intolerable Acts created by the British. The colonists wanted the British to make life easier on the colonies of America. If Britain didn't agree with the Declaration and Resolves, the colonies would boycott British Trade. -
Lexington and Concord
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord saw the first war action of the Revolution. The British were heading to Concord because it was an Arms Depot for the Americans. But, to get to Concord, they had to pass through Lexington. No one knows who fired the first shot, but after the Battle in Lexington, the Americans were forced to retreat, and the British headed on to Concord. When the British got to Concord, the Americans were waiting for them due to Paul Revere rounding up the troops. -
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Second Continental Congress
Second Continental CongressOn May 10, 1775 the second meeting of the Continental Congress took place back in Carpender's Hall in Philadelphia. Among those that were in attendance were: John Hancock of Massachusetts, Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, and Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania. They established the Continental Army to represent the 13 colonies. They elected George Washington as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker HillThe Battle of Bunker Hill was a two day engagement between Britain and America. The American's were occuping Breed's Hill in Charlestown, Mass, on June 16th (night before) because they did not want to lose their shipyard of nearby Boston. The British attacked Breed's Hill on June 17th and both armies suffered numerous losses. The Americans fired until they ran out of ammunition, which became a reason to why they lost. The British won and captured the Charlestown Peninsula. -
Olive Branch Petition
Olive Branch PetitionThe Olive Branch Petition was created as a last attempt for the American's to find peace with the British. It outlines the issues and asked the government to deal with the issues. King George III of England refused to read the petition, and thought the American`s were in rebellion and that he could end the rebellion fast with his military. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of IndependenceIt is one of the nations most important documents. It was written by Thomas Jefferson, and was declared in effect by the Continental Congress. It announces that the 13 colonies were no longer part of the British Empire, and become, "One Nation, Under God." It has two parts, the preamble which declares that: "All Men are Created Equally," and the God-given right to, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." -
Battle of Trenton
Battle of TrentonThe Battle of Trenton is one of most famous American battles against the British, because it began with "Washington crossing the Delaware." Washington and the rest of the American Army crossed the Delaware River, on Christmas Night 1776, because it was frozen over in some places. The battle lasted 45 minutes and resulted in 900 Hessian Prisoners. There has been myths that the Hessians were drunk, but that is not true. -
Battle of Princeton
PrincetonAfter defeating the British at Trenton, George Washington decided to head to Princeton to take on the retreating British solders. As Washington and his army was crossing back over the Delaware river, he noticed that the British got reorganized. 8000 British Troops were sent from Princeton to Trenton to take out the Americans. The British were out numbered wheny they came into attack with Washington`s Army. The British retreated and were forced out of Southern New Jersey. -
Battle of Freeman's Farm
Battle of Freeman's FarmFought north of Albany, on the west bank of the Hudson River, the Battle of Freeman's Farm was one of the first Battles of Saratoga. Major General John Burgoyne and his 6000 British soldiers fought against, Major General Horatio Gates and Brigadier Benedict Arnold and their 14000 men. The British lost this battle because they were largely out numbered. This was a battle that Burgoyne needed to win. -
Battle of Saratoga
SaratogaLocated on the Hudson River, The British under the ruling of Major General John Burgoyne and his 5000 soldiers faced, The American's under Major General Horatio Gates and Brigadier Benedict Arnold commanded around 12000 to 14000 militia and troops. Burgoyne thought that he could take out the American Army in the North, but in the end surrendered his entire army to Horatio Gates on October 17, 1777. This win convinced France to help the Americans to finish the War. -
Valley Forge
Valley ForgeValley Forge was a Pennsylvania encampment occupied by the American Army from December 1777 to June 1778. The winter months were very harsh for the army and they were short on supplies and food, but they hung on. The leadership of George Washington kept the soldiers occupied and made them better and tougher soldiers. On June 19th, 1778, the army set out for New Jersey, where they fought the British to a stand-still, at the Battle of Monmouth. -
Siege of Savannah
SavannahWith the British taking over Savannah a few months before, a joint American and French army forced their way to take back the city on October 9th 1779. General Benjamin Lincoln commanded the American and French troops to attack and fight to get Savannah back. The American's and French lost too many men to the British, that they were forced to pull back and forfeit the Battle. -
Siege of Charleston
CharlestonA British victory that would give Britain control of much of the Southern Colonies. Charleston was an important port and strategic centre for the continental army. The American Army fought hard for 6 long weeks against the British under the ruling of General Benjamin Lincoln, but then they surrendered to the British who was commanded by General Henry Clinton. The British had twice as many troops than the Americans. -
Siege of Yorktown
The American's victory at Yorktown ended the Revolutionary War on October 19. The British troop were camped out in Yorktown, Virginia. The Americans with the help of the French fought against the British, who were led by Lord Cornwallis. George Washington and his army surrounded the British by land and the French blocked off the British on the York River. Yorktown -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of ParisThe Treaty of Paris officially ended the Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783. It was signed in Paris by American representives, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. The terms put forward from both, Britain and the United States of America were: That Britain would recognize the USA a independent country, it would give the United States new borders, and the United States would allow Britain soldiers left in the USA to return to Britain.
