Road to Independence

  • Paul Revere's Ride

    Paul Revere was an express rider who carried news, messages, and copies of important documents. He and some others were the ones who informed people about the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
  • Paul Revere's Ride

    His ride was at night. He worked as an express rider, transporting valuable information and documents.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The battles started off the American Revolution. Riders, including Paul Revere, sounded the alarm.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The battle of Lexington and Concord were the battles that started off the American Revolution. Paul Revere and some other riders were the ones who alarmed the people.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    This happened a few months after the beginning of the American Revolution. It happened because the British were trying to keep control of it's valuable seaport.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    The battle of Bunker Hill was early in the Revolutionary war. The British beat the Americans in this war.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman wrote the Declaration of Independence. It's introductory sentence explains the colonist's right to revolution.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence was written by many important men like John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. The introductory explains the colonist's rights to independence.
  • Washington's Crossing of the Delaware

    Washington crossed the Delaware so his army could attack Hessian troops at Trenton, New Jersey. He crossed by boat and the attack was successful.
  • Washington's Crossing of the Delaware

    Washington crossed the Delaware River early on Christmas. He was successful in his attack.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    This battle happened in the second year of the Revolution. This battle was a crucial turning point in the Revolution.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    The Battle of Saratoga included two crucial battles. It happened in the second year of the Revolution
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge was a 6 month encampment of George Washington's Continental Army. The defeats made some members of the Continental Congress want to replace Washington.
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge was a six-month harsh winter for Washington's troops. Some members of the Continental Congress considered replacing Washington because of that.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown was the battle that won the American Revolution. This battle took place in Virginia.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    This is the battle that won the Revolutionary War. The battle too place in Yorktown, Virginia