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Declaration of Independence
The declaration of independence is the statement to explain separation from Great Britain.Thomas Jefferson, Jhon Adams and Benjamin Franklin was tasked with drafting this statement. It was originally written by Thomas Jefferson.the statement was adapted by the congress at the Pennsylvania state on July 4th, 1776; which today we celebrate as the birth of American independence. -
The Model Treaty
American colonists weren't strong enough to defeat British military on their own.They needed foreign assistance. Therefore, French signed a treaty of alliance with the United State that will protect the neutral trade, shipping rights and support the colonists in the event of a war against the British; which is known as "The Model Treaty." But this treaty only contained to support American by supplying weapon and other indirect assistance in a favorable commercial terms. -
Flag Resolution
On this day, the Continental Congress adopted and approved it as the national flag. it is also known as the "Star and Strips". The 13 strips represented the 13 colonies and stars have been added to it as states have entered the Union. -
Battle of Hubbardton
The Battle of Hubbardton took place in the village of Hubbardton, Vermont during the war for independence. British troops,under the command of General Simon Fraser, attacked the Americans early on July 7. The American soldiers took secure position on Monument HillAround 1,000 British and German troops fought against around 1,000 American troops. Although, American lost the war they were still covered St. Clair’s retreat to Castleton, which was their main goal. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga also took place in the American revolutionary war. The place of the battle was in Saratoga on the Hudson River in New York State.The patriot victory in this war is seen as the turning point the war. Around 5,000 surviving British troops surrendered which was the first large-scale surrender of British forces in the Revolutionary War. This has convened other foreign countries to be allied with America, because it shows the hope that America could win the war. -
Battle of Monmouth
The battle was occurred in Monmouth county, New Jersey. 10,000 British and German troops fought against 11,000 Americans. In this battle American fought on equal terms with British forces, because under Lee's command, American force repeatedly struck and retracted. And Washington used this tactic to make British underestimate the size of American force. However between 300- 500 people were killed, wounded and captured from both side. Most of them died because of heat stroke rather than combat. -
First Slave Abolition Law
This law established that after this date any children born to slave mothers will be free. This was the first act to free slaves in the new United States. The owner of some slaves had to face some conflict so they fought the court and tried to work around it. -
siege of Charleston
After the siege on April 2, 1780 Americans faced their worst defeat and ultimate success of British during the revolutionary war. American surrendered to British with 10,000 troops at Charleston, south Carolina. After the victory, British tried to expand from north to New York. -
Article of Confederation
It was the first written constitution of the United States after the declaration of independence. It established the functions of the national government of the United States, and gave power to the Federal government. However, the federal government were too weak to enforce their laws.And that created weaknesses in the U.S.A. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the war that was the end of American revolutionary war, when Cornwallis was with his 8,000 British troops in Yorktown, Virginia. They were expecting some help from New York, but the British ships never arrived. So Washington thought it was perfect time for American to trap British troops; so he ordered American troops to stop Cornwallis and his troops to escape the Yorktown, while French were stoping them by the sea. It left British with no choice but to surrender.
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