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Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere raced to Concord to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that 700 British troops were marching towards them to arrest them. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The start to the revolutionary war. Started because of the tension between the residents of the 13 colonies and British authorities. (Tax collectors, soldiers, King) -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The American's fought for the peninsula but had to retreat because of ammo loss. The British took over the peninsula but had major casualties-much more than the American's. -
Declaration of Independence
A document written by Thomas Jefferson to declare independence from New Britain. -
Washington's Crossing of the Delaware
The first surprise move against Hessian (German Mercenaries). Washington led the continental army across the icy Delaware river. Washington defeated the troops. -
Battle of Saratoga
John Burgoyne led an invasion party to hopefully meet a British force. They fought two battles and lost both. -
Valley Forge
A military encampment for the continental army commanded by Washington . Many died there due to disease and the cold. -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington commanded a force of 17,000 troops and began the siege known as the Battle of Yorktown. It was against 9000 British troops commanded by General Lord Charles. This was the most important battle of the Revolutionary War.
