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paul rever's ride
It was April 4th, 1775, Paul Revere made the most important ride of his life to Lexington. This played an important role in the American Revolution as Paul warned the patriots of the approach of the British army prior to the battles of Lexington and Concord. -
battles of lexington and Concord
April 19th, 1775 the likes of John Parker were involved in a battle between Britain and the U.S. colonists known As the Battle of Lexington and Concord. As seen by the name this battle took place in Lexington and Concord Massachusetts. The Americans became victorious in the first major military campaign of the American revolution. -
The battle of bunker hill
It was June 17, 1775, in Charlestown(now part of Boston) Massachusetts The beginning Of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This battle was the first major battle of the American Revolution. The battle consisted of the American patriots and The mighty British army. The American patriots were led by William Prescott one of many leaders. The British forces on the other hand were led by Sir Thomas Sage. Even though the Britsh won, this gave Americans high hopes as they now seem capable of winning them over. -
The battle of philadelphia
The Battle of Philadelphia was a British military that took place from 1777-1778. This all happened during the American war and planned to take control of Philidelphia. The continental army led by Geroge Washington was victorious as the British army failed to win over George Washington's side. -
The creation of the declaration of independence
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776 The committee of five was a big part of this as the declaration stated that the Americans from all 13 colonies wanted to become free from British control. -
The American crisis
The American Crisis was a pamphlet published on December 19th, 1776 by Thomas Paine. This pamphlet was very significant to the American Revolution as it renewed hope and encouraged American soldiers and colonists all together. -
crossing of the Delaware river
On Christmas night 1776 George Washington led the Continental Army to a very cautious mission crossing the Deleware River. This allowed Washington and his army the next morning to strike at the Hessians during the Battel of Trenton witch they came out victorious. -
Battle of Trenton
On the morning of December 26th, 1776 The Hessiansled by Colonel Johann Rall were they were surprisingly attacked by George Washington and his army who had crossed the Deleware River the night prior. The element of surprise led to George and his army coming out victorious. This triumph was very significant to the American Revolution as it was the first victory the colonials had in a long time. -
the battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga lasted from Sep 19 - Oct 7, 1777. This battle was a real turning point in the American Revolution as the Americans defeated the birth led by General John Burgoyne -
The winter at valley forge
The Winter of Valley Forage was an encampment that lasted six months from December 19, 1777, to June 19, 1778. Living conditions were extremely difficult during this time. This encampment of the Continental Army was under command by Geroge Washington. This is all so important because it took place during the American Revolution. -
the battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown occurred from Sep 28 1781 till Oct 19, 1781. With the help of French forces, George Washington's army defeated Lord Charles Cornwallis and his troops in Yorktown Virginia. The Battle of Yorktown was very significant as it led directly to the peace negotiations that gave America its independence. -
the treaty of Paris
On September 3 1783 The Treaty of Paris was signed between the American colonies and Great Britain. The Americans were represented by the likes of Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. This treaty was really important as it ended the American Revolution and recognized the U.S. as an independent nation.