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Paul Revere's Ride
Written by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that helps us remember what the American Patriot did for us. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This is what started the Revolutionary war because tensions were high between the Americas and Great Britain. -
Battle of Bunker hill
This is the battle where the British won in Massachusetts, though the Americans did lose they made the enemy suffer multiple casualties. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was when Congress approved of the text, it wasn't signed until August 2nd. -
Washington's Crossing of the Delaware
Washington's plan on Christmas gave them the miracle of a victory by using the element of surprise. -
Battle of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne was going to meet 2 other British forces with him but they never came. He had to fight two small battles against the Americans. Each one was a defeat. -
Valley Forge
A winter quarters where troops stayed before they went to Philadelphia. Many died from disease. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown is when French and American troops form allies to take down the British.