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Spark-Lexington and Concord
Battles of Lexington and Concord The Battles of Lexington and Concord, started the American Revolution. On the night of April 18, 1775, hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to Concord to seize a cache of weapons. Paul Revere and others sounded the alarm, and colonial militiamen began to get ready to stop the Redcoats. The British ended up retreating toward Boston. TheWarBegins *Primary Source is image -
First-Bunker Hill
Bunker HillThe Battle of Battle of Bunker Hill was an important battle for American colonists to get independence. This battle was actually fought on Breeds Hill. In this battle, the British defeated the colonists in Massachusets. Despite the loss, the colonists caused many British casualties. This battle provided the colonists confidence to get independence from Britain. MoralVictory *Primary Source is picture -
Turning Point-Saratoga
Battle of SaratogaThe Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution.There were actually two battles of Saratoga. On September 19th, British General John Burgoyne got a small, but important victory over American forces. Burgoyne attacked the Americans again at Bemis Heights on October 7th, but this time, he was defeated and forced to retreat. He surrendered ten days later, and the American victory convinced the French to be an ally of the colonists. BonjourMyFriends *Primary Image -
Low Point-Valley Forge
Valley ForgeGeorge Washington entered the camp Valley Forge when it was extremely cold and snowy. Many troops were dying and starving because of the cold temperature. Starvation, disease, and scarcity of clothing killed nearly 2500 Americans. Thomas Paine read his speech, "The American Crisis". This speech united and reinforced the troops. Don'tLetItSnow *Primary Image -
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Government-Articles of Confederation
Articles of ConfederationThe Articles of Confederation were created on November 15, 1777 andthey were ratified on March 1, 1781. The Articles of Confederation was a complete failure. It stated everything that was the opposite of what Britain did. This document didn't allow taxation and it also stated that the United States in Congress shall never be engaged in a war. On March 4, 1789, the actual and current constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation. FAIL *Primary Source is Image -
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Last-The Battle of Yorktown
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Last-Yorktown
Battle of YorktownGeneral George Washington led 17,000 French and Continental troops to Yorktown, Virginia. Lord Cornwallis led the British army to try to defeat Washington and his troops. Lord Cornwallist tried hard, but eventually surrendered to Washington and his troops. This battle ended the American Revolution on October 19, 1781 and gave the colonists indepndence from Great Britain.
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Resolution-Treaty of Paris of 1783
Treaty of Paris of 1783 The Treaty of Pais of 1783 was a treaty or formal document that was signed on September 3, 1783. It was signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay, and David Hartley. This treaty ended the American Revolution and declared the Colonies independence from Great Britain. The Colonists finally got their freedom and were no longer under British command. FINALLY *Primary Source is Painting (Image)
