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Battles of a Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord was the first military arrangement of the American Revolution. About 700 British regulars were ordered to captured and destroy military supplies that were stored by the Massachusetts militia in Concord. 1,500 soldiers were in Britain’s force. 73 were killed, 174 were wounded, and 53 were captured. 3,800 soldiers were in The U.S force. 49 were killed, 39 were wounded, and 0 were captured. http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=1 -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress managed the colonial war effort. Financing the war without the support of taxes. It was a convention of representatives from the 13 colonies. The Declaration of Independence was approved. After more than a year of debate, congress passed and sent to the states for ratification the Articles of Confederation. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/the-continental-congress -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
British detachment retreated to Boston, the Siege of Boston began. Fort Ticonderoga became an objective for its stores of weapons and the strategic positions of control that held over the waterways of Canada. Because of this, expeditions began to capture the fort.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill is one of the most important colonial victories in the U.S. This battle was fought during the Siege of Boston and lent possible encouragement to the American Revolution. Colonists thought that action had to be taken to stop the threaten of British movement in the territory to protect themselves from an attack. http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=5 -
The Battle of Quebec
American colonial forces attempted to capture the City of Quebec, get French Canadian support for the American Revolutionary War, and drive the British military from the Provinces of Quebec. The British Governor, Guy Carleton, couldn't get much outside help since the St. Lawrence River was frozen. They had to rely on a pretty small number of regulars and the local militia. http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=6 -
The First American Flag
Betsy Ross is the person who made the first American flag. Betsy was asked to make a rough drawing that the Continental Army carried with them. Washington drew the design by Betsy's suggestion. The first creation of the flag was first seen in 1870.
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The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was approved July 4, 1776, but wasn't signed until August 2, 1776. The Declaration was revised and changed July 1st to July 4th. The representatives of 12 of the 13 colonies did not make any changes to the preamble and the basic document stayed in Thomas Jefferson's words.
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Battle of Saratoga
There was an encounter between part of the English right wing and under Gates and Arnold-about 4 miles from Saratoga. This conflict lasted until sunlight. The British stayed masters of the field but the loss on both sides where almost the same. British general John Burgoyne achieved a small victory against the American forces. This battle ended October 7, 1777
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Articles of Confederation-Adopted
The Continental Congress debated about the Articles of Confederation for around sixteen months. They finally agreed to adopt the Articles of Confederation and Petition Union November 15,1777. But, it wasn't until March 1,1781 that the last of the 13 colonies, Maryland, ratified the agreement.
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Valley Forge
During the winter of 1777-1778, George Washington and his troops camped at Valley Forge. Soldiers would walk in the snow barefooted, leaving bloody footprints in the snow. They huddled around campfires to stay as warm as they could. George Washington ordered the soldiers to build wooden huts, twelve by twelve feet each for themselves. They had to live off of flour and water. Valley Forge ended June, 19, 1778. http://www.mountvernon.org/digital-encyclopedia/article/valley-forge/ -
The Siege of Charleston
This Siege was one of the worst defeats that the Americans had suffered from during the American Revolution. Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered to British Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton and his army of 10,000. The British captured more than 3,000 patriots and many weapons. This ended October 19,1781. http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=23 -
The Battle of Cowpens
General Daniel Morgan and his troops routed British forces under Lieutenant Colonial Banastre Tarleton. The Americans caused heavy casualties on the British. More than 800 British troops were killed, captured, or wounded. On the other hand, only about 100 troops were killed or wounded. http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=26 -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington commanded a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, which began this battle. British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his 9,000 British troops fought in this battle. This battle was one of the most important and last battle of the American Revolution. http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=29 -
British and Americans Sign Preliminary Articles of Peace
The Preliminary Articles of Peace document was a very important draft of the Treaty of Paris. This provided American Independence from the British. It also created boundaries for the new nation
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The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was agreed upon the United States and Great Britain. This treaty ended the Revolutionary War and created independence between the two colonies. It was signed by representatives of King George III. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris
