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Battle of Lexington/Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the kick off battle that began the Revolutionary War. The British had set sail out from Boston to capture rebel leader Samuel Adams, as well as rebel leader John Hancock. They had also set out to destroy the American's weapons and ammunition. This win for the colonists gave them confidence to keep on pushing, even though they lost many soldiers. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen and his militia, known as the Green Mountain Boys, along with Benedict Arnold, surprised and overtook a small British troop at Fort Ticonderoga, stealing many weapons for the Continental Army. This was an important American victory, since it was the first offensive victory for the American forces in the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
After American troops had discovered that the British were planning on sending troops from Boston to capture the hills surrounding the city, around 1000 colonial militiamen began to build defensive walls atop Breed's Hill. Soon enough, thousands of British forces landed on the Charlestown Peninsula, and the colonists were ordered to not fire until they saw the whites of the British soldier's eyes, in an order to try and spare some ammunition. -
Common Sense
A book written by Thomas Paine, in which he argues for American independence. He begins with separating government from society. As the writing goes on, it delves deeper into the colonist's situation. Paine has stated that the government's purpose is to protect life, liberty, and property. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document that announced the separation of the 13 colonies from Great Britain. This was significant because it showed Britain that the colonists were their own people, and gave us our Independence Day. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was the first major battle since the Declaration of Independence. It was the British's attempt in seizing control of New York. This was a major British victory. -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
On Christmas, Washington devised a plan to sneak attack the British. Since it was Christmas, no one expected any attacks, and Washington knew that. Taking thousands of troops with him, they crossed the Delaware on canoes. And in fact, the plan worked. They successfully snuck up on the British, gaining another win. -
Battle of Trenton
This was a major American victory. The colonists managed to collect many supplies from the British after marching ten miles into Trenton. This was the surprise attack described in the last slide. -
Battle of Princeton
This battle made Britain loose control of New Jersey, forcing them to flee towards New York. It was an American victory to say the least. Although, the weather conditions were terrible. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga began in September and ended in October, the battles ending up being 18 days apart. It was a decisive victory for the Continental Army and a crucial turning point in the Revolutionary War. -
Winter at Valley Forge
During the winter of 1777 to 1778, Washington set down camp with his troops at Valley Forge. Soldiers huddled around depressing campfires, many of them prayed to make it through the winter. Yet still, Washington took this time to train his soldiers, helping them make it through the harsh winter. -
Treaty of Alliance/Treaty of Amity and Commerce
France and the Us signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, along with the Treaty of Alliance. The Treaty of Amity and Commerce recognized the US and an independent nation, and urged trade between the US and France. The Treaty of Alliance, as the name states, formed an alliance between France and America. This greatly benefited the US in the revolution, seeing as they now had allies. -
Battle of Charleston
The British Commander-in-Chief, General Sir Henry Clinton, left NYC with a fleet of more than 13,500 soldiers, sailing for Georgia. They trapped the Americans in the city, gaining a win for the British. -
Battle of Springfield
The British forces attempted an invasion of New Jersey in the spring of New Jersey, assuming the local residents would welcome them. The British began burning and looting, leaving only 4 houses left. The British then fled to the shore, crossing over quickly. -
Battle of Camden, SC
The battle of Camden was a crushing defeat for the Americans, and one of the most devastating. After seeing the bayonets, the Virginian militiamen fled. The American position quickly collapsed. -
Battle of Cowpens
A brilliant American victory over a British force on the northern border of South Carolina that slowed Lord Cornwallis’s campaign to invade North Carolina. British casualties were estimated at about 600, whereas the Americans lost only 72. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
The battle of Kings Mountain was fought October 7th, 1780 and was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. -
Battle of Yorktown
The significance of the conflict was that Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington as French and American forces trapped the British at Yorktown. The British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown ended the American Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
In 1782, the newly elected British Prime Minister Lord Shelburne saw American independence as an opportunity to build a lucrative trade alliance with the new nation without the administrative and military costs of running and defending the colonies. As a result, Treaty of Paris terms were very favorable to the United States with Great Britain making major concessions.