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Revolutionary War
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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
A small part of a speech by Patrick Henry, convincing the Virginia House of Burgesses to allow the Virginia troops go to war. -
Ride of Paul Revere
Paul Revere and many other men told the American minutemen that the British were coming by sea, by putting two lanterns in the tower. The code was one if by land, two if by sea. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord (American Victory)
The first battle of the war which started a chain reaction. -
Battle of Bunker Hill (British Victory)
The British gain the advantage of higher ground, but at great losses of men. The losses overweighed the gain, however, because the British position did not change much. -
Common Sense
Written by Thomas Paine, Common Sense was written for the average American person to persuade them to challenge the British government and the King. -
Virginia Declaration of Rights
A document which gave more rights to men, including the right to rebel against a bad government. -
The Declaration of Independance
This document, written by Thomas Jefferson with assistance in revision, let the world know America was no longer part of England. -
Battle of Long Island (British Victory)
The first main battle of the Revolutionary War, -
The Battle of Trenton (American Victory)
The Americans crossed the Delaware River to Trenton to fight Hessians (Germans). Inspired hope in the Americans, giving them the thought they actually might win. -
Battle of the Clouds (No victory)
The British learned the weak American army was very close, and decided to fight. Washington heard about his plans, and prepared for battle, but as soon as they were about to fight, rainn poured, and the Americans retreated. -
Battle of Saratoga (American Victory)
Two battles,Turned the tables of the war to an American advantage, and persuaded the French to assist the Americans. -
Battle of Germantown (British victory)
Made sure that Philadelphia, the Capital of the United States, would be British land through the winter of 1777-1778. -
Valley Forge
Washington and his weary men spent the winter at Valley forge, without many provisions to keep them there. -
French Alliance
Created a military alliance between Americans and the French to fight against the British. -
Battle of Monmouth Courthouse (No victory)
George Washington ordered Major Charles Lee to attack, but Lee stalled and the attack failed. Lee's men retreated until Washington stopped them and pressed on. The British eventually retreated. -
Battle of Port Royal (American Victory)
The British regulars were sent to seize Port Royal Island, but the Americans sent militia men to meet the British advance. The British retreated first. -
Tappan Massacre
A British surprise attack on the Americans, British killed 15, and 54 were wounded or captured. The Americans harmed none. -
Battle of Waxhaws (Loyalist victory)
The Loyalists demanded a surrender, and the American commander refused. When the Loyalists attacked, many of the Americans surrendered. The Loyalists gave no quarter. -
French Help Americans
The long expected French finally arrive in Newport with 5,000 troops to assist the Americans. -
Mutiny of Pennsylvanian Soldiers
On New Years Day, the Pennsylvania soldiers prepared to leave without permission. The Supreme Council of Pennsylvania had to create a satisfactory soluton befor ethe mutineers returned to arms. -
Articles of Confederation
This allowed the Continental Congress to direct war, be diplomatic with Europe, and deal with territorial issues. -
Battle of Yorktown (American victory)
Last major battle, convinced the British to negotiate with the Americans. -
Articles of Peace
A document assuring peace between Great Britain and America. -
Treaty of Paris Signed
An agreement between all the countries that ended the Revolutionary War. -
Washington Resigns
George Washington resigns as the Continental Army Commander.
