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Signing of The Declaration of Independence
The signing of the Declaration of Independence has been concluded that the Colonists won against Great Britain. This is the first time that colonists overthrew its mother country. As a new and young country, they have decided to create a their own way of perceiving things. they've followed John Lockes philosophy that all men were created equal and have natural rights. Of those natural rights included unalienable rights like Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
The Battle of Princeton
Since Cornwallis was concerned with Washington's victory over the British at Trenton, he prepared 8,000 prepared Redcoats to fight his 5,000 men which was deeply exhausted. So he sent troops to guard the Delaware River however, Washington left his campfires burning and stealthily snuck around the side of the British camp. 40 patriots and 275 British soldiers died during the Battle of Princeton. -
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Located on Lake Champlain in northeastern New York, Fort Ticonderoga served as a key point of access to both Canada and the Hudson River Valley during the French and Indian War. Although it was a small battle, Fort Ticonderoga was the first American victory of the Revolutionary War, and would give the Continental Army much-needed artillery to be used in future battles. The fort would also serve as a staging ground for Continentals before their planned invasion of British-held territory in Canada -
Battle of Germantown
after defeating the Continental Army at the Battle of Brandywine, Sir William Howe outmaneuvered George Washington and seized Philadelphia. When he ordered the Continental army to meet near General William Howe's headquarters and catch the British troops by surprise in the darkness however, the plan backfired. They were advancing but one of the four columns was caught with dense fog and thick smoke. The Continental Army fought back but they were outnumbered and was forced to retreat -
Battle of Bennington
The Battle of Bennington took place in New York on the road east of the Hudson River towards Vermont. This battle reduced Burgoynes army in size by almost 1,000 men which then led his indian support to abandon him and leave his supplies. The British were forced to proceed to Saratoga without the supplies they came for in the first place(and that war was a defeat as well). There was a depot that contained vital supplies for the British, it was a prime target for them to get, but they never got it -
Battle of Harlem Heights
After the American defeat at the Battle of Long Island, General George Washington's army crossed to the island of New York (now Manhattan) while compromising troops from the Continental army and regiments of colonial militia. The result of this fight did not have any particular benefit for either side. Step by step, the Americans were drifting away off the island of New York. About 70 British and 70 Americans died at the Battle of Harlem -
Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga marked the turning point of the American Revolution and encouraged France to openly support the Americans against Britain. There were two battles, one of sept/9/1777 and oct/7/1777 and during the first one, American troops prevented the British to break through their lines and join with their troops at Albany. After the British failed to break the lines of the Americans, the British was surrounded by an even larger continental army. -
The French Alliance
Benjamin Franklin was in France signing the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. The Treaty of Amity and Commerce recognized the US as an independent nation and promoted trade between both countries. The 2nd agreement, the Treaty of Alliance, made the US and the French allies against Great Britain during the Revolutionary war. The French decided to back the US with their own military until the US had full independence from Great Britain. The French helped the US win the war -
Battle of Monmouth
was in New Jersey, with 10k British troops against 12k Americans. Washington prided himself with his ability to control his temper but today he exploded in rage at his 2nd in command general, Charles Lee. Washington ordered Charles with a small force to engage the redcoats while he could bring the rest of his army from Valley Forge. While fighting for hours, Charles Lee decided to retreat and G. Washington was upset but then agreed to fight then in the countryside of NJ. ended with tactical draw -
Battle of Kettle Creek
A Patriot force of 340 led by Colonel Andrew Pickens of South Carolina with Colonel John Dooly and Lieutenant Colonel Elijah Clarke of Georgia defeats a larger force of 700 Loyalist militia commanded by Colonel James Boyd on this day. Colonel Boyd, who was wounded during the battle, died shortly afterward. The victory was the only significant Patriot victory in Georgia and delayed the consolidation of British control in the largely Loyalist colony. -
The Battle of Paulus Hook
a Patriot force consisting of 300 men led by Major Henry Lee assaults the defensive positions of the British at Paulus Hook, New Jersey, now known as Jersey City. Lee was able to capture the position of their fort, possibly because the British mistook the Patriots for Hessian mercenaries until they reached the fort’s gate. Although they damaged the fort, they failed to destroy the structure so the fort remained in British control. Even though it wasn't a success, it boosted the patriots morale. -
The Battle of Ramsour's Mill
With the surrender of Charles Towne on May 12, 1780, Lord Charles Cornwallis controlled South Carolina and Georgia. Lord Cornwallis and his 8,300 man army set their sights on North Carolina as the next colony to secure. General Rutherford, Colonel Locke, and Captain Galbraith Falls planned a surprise attack. When the sun began to rise on Ramsour’s Mill, the Patriot forces advanced through the early morning fog to surprise the British. Even though the patriots were outnumbered, they won -
Battle of Camden
the battle of Camden took place in South Carolina and was a victory for the British during the war. Lord Cornwallis learned of the American force under gates and marched from Charleston to meet the American forces. as they met on the battlefield, the experienced British Redcoats intimidated the force led by General Gates, which made up 2/3 of a size of troops. 300 american troops and 68 troops were killed in the battlefield while 1000 of the American troops were captured. -
The Battle of Cowans Ford
This battle took place in Mecklenburg County, in North Carolina. Lord Charles Cornwallis, in search of Nathanael Greene, engaged in warfare on the Catawba River at Cowans Ford. He had the decision of going through Cowans Ford or Beatties Ford, but to deceive Greene, he sent only a portion of his troops to Beatties while the rest of his army went to Cowans. General Davidson was shot to the chest which made the British retreat, which gave Greene the ability to escape Cornwallis. The British won -
The Battle of Hobkirk's Hill
After General Charles Cornwallis retreated to Wilmington, he ordered General Lord Francis Rawdon to defend South Carolina with a force of 9,000 British and Tory soldiers. Greene placed his men on Hobkirks Hill and it was to be the staging point for an attack on Camden. Lord Rowden attacked the US position first, and some Continentals ran, which distorted the US defensive line. Although the battle of Hobkirks Hill was a tactical victory, Rowden was forced to withdraw. -
Battle of Chesapeake Bay
This was the critic naval battle in the Chesapeake Bay and also a strategic French victory in the American Revolution. It prevented the British from reinforcing or evacuating the army of Charles Cornwallis after the month at the Siege of Yorktown which happened to be the last major land battle of the war that defeated the British. The French gained the advantage of being able to open their lower gun ports while the British could not -
Battle of Eutaw Springs
this took place in South Carolina. Major General Nathanael Greene of the Continental Army resumes offensive action against Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Stewart and the British soldiers at Eutaw Springs, located on the banks of the Santee River in SC. The Patriots approached in the early morning, forcing the British soldiers to abandon their uneaten breakfasts in order to fight. When the Patriots arrived, they ate their breakfasts and then proceeded to a four hour bloodbath. both sides retreated -
The Battle of Yorktown
George Washington began this battle against Lord Charles Cornwallis and a fleet of 9,000 British troops at Yorktown, Virginia, with his force of 17,000 French and Continental troops. Washington ordered Marquis de Lafayette and an American army of 5,000 troops to block Cornwallis' escape from Yorktown by land while the French naval fleet prevented the British from escaping by sea. After 3 weeks of nonstop warfare, completely surrounded by the Continentals and French, The British lost the war -
British and Americans sign preliminary Articles of Peace
The preliminary Articles of Peace document was a very important draft of the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris was the treaty that ended the war and these two documents provided American independence from the British and established geographical boundaries for the new nation. When America noticed that Britain was negotiating peace with France, the American peace commissioners let the British know that they were willing to compromise. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was negotiated between the United States and Great Britain after the end of The American Revolution. The Continental Congress named a five - member commission to negotiate a treaty, including John Adams/Benjamin Franklin/John Jay/Thomas Jefferson/Henry Laurens however, Adams/Frankin/Jay were the only ones who were able to conduct the treaty. They began discussing in April 1782, after the American - French victory at Yorktown.
