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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
During The Battles of Lexington/Concord hundreds of British troops came from Boston to Concord to take weapons. Paul Revere sent out an alarm to the colonist which prepared them to battle the British. An argument started the battle, and what gave this war more significant was that it started the America revolution. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
A small force lead by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold who quietly behind the British solders backs stole their aitteerary that would come in handy. This small revolt was also their first rebels victory. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British were with the protection of their artillery fires and were divided into two so that one group would fight on the redoubt while the other British troop would fight the colonist from behind their fort. In the end of that battle the British had ended up winning. And because of the loss it allowed for the colonist to see the failure in their strategies and fighting allowed for them to fix it. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine was an english writer who wrote Common Sense. Paine in his book brought to light that the monarchy was a horrid way of governing people and that the American government should be ruled as a democracy. Paine also stated that America should be free from Britain and America should be independent. This was a document in which may people became persuaded to join the cause in supporting Americas Independence. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was an important document which cut Americas ties with Britain. The Declaration of Independence was important also cause it listed many of the goals they wanted to accomplish with their new nation and freedom. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was a British crusade to control New York so that the British can separate themselves from the colonies. This operation was successful for the British which caused for New York to be owned by the brits till the end of the revolution. -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
Washington crossed Delaware to New Jersey in order to initiate a surprise attack on the german solider hired by the British government. With a great strategy came a victory which turned out great for America in the war. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a surprise attack lead by Washington on the British and hired germen soldiers. This was another victory for America which kept the Americans hope up for winning the war and Washington orders and ideas. -
Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton was a clever way of escaping Cornwallis troops to which he sent to guard the Delaware River, expecting Washington to come form that side.Washington instead kept his fire going, found a way to make his wagon quieter and went around the the British troop. The Americans where better able to fight the British and were able to take back New Jersey. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga had two critical battles during the second year of the American revolution. Because America won this battle became a major turning point for the war. -
Treaty of Amity and Commerce/ Treaty of Alliance
the Treaty of Amity and Commerce was an alliance trade between France and an independent America. This alliance suppled them with the protection of the military against the British. This alliance been sought useful during the American revolution were the french naval fleet provided protection from the British. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Washington had moved his winter head quarters at valley forge. Life at Valley Forge was filled with hardships such as disease, hunger lack of clothing and warmth. But luckily Baron von Steuben who was the general of the camp, put all of the soldiers back in line. And in valley forge a lot of the solider improved the battle combat. -
Battle of Charleston
This was the worst loss in the American revolution because of the American generel Sir Henry Clinton surrender to Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton. The loss cost the them the south and multiple American soldiers. -
Battle of Springfield
The British wanted to extend to morristown but then many rebel forces arrived which forced the British and American to fight continental. This battle had permanently removed the Britsh from ever invading New Jersey again. -
Battle of Camden, SC
Even thou Americans were out numbered the British. Yet the British still won because the had a strong hold on South Carolina. This defat was embarrassing for the general of the American force and ruined his carrer. -
Battle of Cowpens
During the Battle of Cowpens the Americans has successfully taken over the north border of South Coralina and slowed down the British invasion of North Carolina. This victory gave a boost for the Americans and led the British to surronder Yorktown. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
Under the Colonel William Campbell patriots were able to defeat Tories under Major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of King's Mountain. This was sine the first successful American victory after a long time after the Charleston. -
Battle of Yorktown
The French and American alliance once again had been shown useful when a major British army had surrender because they were trapped at Yorktown. This ended military options in the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty ended the revolution and finally declared America an independent nation. France also gave back America the north mainland all of America.
