Road to Independence

  • Paul Revere's Ride

    His ride was to alert the colonial militia to the approach of British soldiers. It was before the battles of Lexington and Concord.
  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    It was the first battle of the American Revolution. It was fought in the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    It was fought during the siege of Boston early in the American Revolutionary War. It was the objective for the Colonial and British troops to take it over.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence was to make all the 13 colonies independent 13 states that weren't under British rule. It made these states start to form the United States.
  • Washington's crossing of the Delaware River

    It was the first surprise attack move during the American Revolutionary War. It was organized by George Washington and it was against the German Mercenaries.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    The Battle of Saratoga was won by America. British General John Burgoyne led a large army southward of Canada hoping to meet another British force around New York but none other British army's showed and they got surrounded by Americans.
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge was one of the eight military encampments for the continental army's first body. This camp was commanded by General George Washington.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. General George Washington led American and French troops were led by Comte de Rochambeau against a British army that was led by General Charles Cornwallis